Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 145 Matz, B. W. (Bertram Waldrom) 1865 1925 Matz, Bertram Waldrom The Inns and Taverns of "Pickwick" With Some Observations on Their Other Associations This etext was produced by Joyce M. Noverr "The Inns and Taverns of 'Pickwick'" by B. W. Matz is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the various inns and taverns mentioned in Charles Dickens's "The Pickwick Papers," exploring their significance within the narrative and their connections to 19th-century English culture. It serves as both a commentary and an homage to the establishments that provided hospitality in the coaching era, highlighting their charm and essential role in the adventures of the beloved characters. At the start of the work, the author sets the stage by discussing the enduring legacy of "The Pickwick Papers" and Dickens's affection for the inns featured in his writing. Matz notes how these establishments are not mere backdrops but vital settings that reflect the societal norms and the leisurely pace of life during the coaching days. He provides insights into the historical importance of specific inns such as the "Golden Cross" and the "Bull Inn," painting vivid pictures of the hospitality they offered to travelers, including the camaraderie and adventures that unfolded within their walls. The opening portion establishes Matz's intention to guide readers through these significant locales while emphasizing their role in shaping Dickens's narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870. Pickwick papers Taverns (Inns) -- England PR Text Category: Classics of Literature Category: History - British 227838 2025-08-03T03:31:25.172702 text/html 227659 2025-01-09T18:28:19.268432 text/html 164928 2025-08-03T03:31:32.547609 application/epub+zip 167488 2025-08-03T03:31:28.225607 application/epub+zip 152964 2025-08-03T03:31:27.104669 application/epub+zip 323058 2025-08-03T03:31:35.987585 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300940 2025-08-03T03:31:31.789614 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 290946 2022-09-03T06:23:19.811492 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 208645 2025-08-03T03:31:24.888700 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 203723 2020-12-28T16:40:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17284 2025-08-03T03:31:36.122649 application/rdf+xml 14235 2025-08-03T03:31:27.606612 image/jpeg 3473 2025-08-03T03:31:27.362620 image/jpeg 80001 2020-12-28T16:40:27 application/octet-stream application/zip 164166 2025-08-03T03:31:25.210622 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