Project Gutenberg 2010-09-15 Public domain in the USA. 174 Parkerson, James Sketches in Verse: respectfully addressed to the Norfolk Yeomenry The Norwich corn mart -- On Mr. L---, taking leave of his wife and children, who was sentenced to transportation for fourteen years -- The convict's farewell, &c. &c. &c. -- Advice, &c. -- Ode to the memory of the late lamented Sir Samuel Romilly -- An address to the Norfolk yeoman on the importation of foreign grain -- A description of the pine-apple at Trowse -- The Wiverton boy; or, sailor returned [Sir Richard Greenway]. Transcribed from the early 1800’s Walker edition by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for kindly supplying the images from which this transcription was made "Sketches in Verse: respectfully addressed to the Norfolk Yeomenry" by J. Parkerson, Jun. is a poetic collection written during the early 19th century. The book reflects on various themes relevant to the workings and experiences of the agricultural and merchant classes, particularly in Norfolk. The verses touch on societal issues including the plight of farmers, the trials of convicted individuals, and observations on rural life, with a notable focus on the implications of foreign grain imports on local agriculture. The collection features a number of sketches that narrate the lives and struggles of its subjects through vivid imagery and heartfelt emotion. For instance, it explores the heart-wrenching farewell of a man sentenced to transportation, who laments his separation from family and the larger socio-economic conditions affecting his life choices. Other pieces illustrate the complexities of the grain market, the contributions of prominent figures, and the idyllic yet challenging realities faced by rural communities. Overall, Parkerson's work serves as both a social commentary and a tribute to the resilience of the Norfolk yeomen and their enduring spirit amidst hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en English poetry PR Text Category: Poetry 71235 2025-10-13T14:00:32.403480 text/html 68207 2010-09-15T14:21:56 text/html 137667 2025-10-13T14:00:38.797445 application/epub+zip 134513 2025-10-13T14:00:35.868490 application/epub+zip 91268 2025-10-13T14:00:34.567476 application/epub+zip 336709 2025-10-13T14:00:40.698477 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 321592 2025-10-13T14:00:37.854476 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195073 2022-09-15T11:28:02.535840 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 60077 2025-10-13T14:00:32.037500 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60125 2010-09-15T14:21:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 59646 2010-09-15T14:23:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19844 2025-10-13T14:00:40.829438 application/rdf+xml 23668 2025-10-13T14:00:35.085467 image/jpeg 4547 2025-10-13T14:00:34.821486 image/jpeg 22936 2010-09-15T14:23:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 44828 2010-09-15T14:23:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 22848 2010-09-15T14:23:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 165487 2025-10-13T14:00:32.420589 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog