Project Gutenberg 2017-05-09 Public domain in the USA. 474 Smith, John Thomas 1766 1833 Smith, J. T. (John Thomas) Whitten, Wilfred 1864 1942 06024935 A Book for a Rainy Day; or, Recollections of the Events of the Years 1766-1833 Produced by MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A Book for a Rainy Day; or, Recollections of the Events of the Years 1766-1833" by John Thomas Smith is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book primarily focuses on the author's life experiences and reflections during a significant period in British history, detailing various cultural and social events. It offers a unique perspective on London and its people, showcasing the quirks and anecdotes that shaped Smith's environment. The opening of the work introduces John Thomas Smith's birth and early childhood, detailing the circumstances of his arrival in a hackney coach and the immediate domestic environment. He begins to weave a narrative filled with rich observations about the society of his time, incorporating specific events, notable figures, and whimsical anecdotes from his youth. As he reminisces, Smith paints a vivid picture of London's culture and notable happenings of the late 18th century, creating an engaging tapestry of memories that capture the spirit of the period. The opening reflects both his humorous as well as reflective writing style, promising readers a blend of entertainment and insight as they journey through his recollections. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British 984384 2025-06-22T04:06:21.913472 text/html 955856 2024-10-23T02:04:36 text/html 4302372 2025-06-22T04:06:41.158941 application/epub+zip 4320205 2025-06-22T04:06:25.490472 application/epub+zip 408187 2025-06-22T04:06:23.491520 application/epub+zip 4603431 2025-06-22T04:06:50.763852 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4563858 2025-06-22T04:06:39.167963 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 658095 2022-09-24T22:41:16.695464 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 724772 2025-06-22T04:06:19.195488 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 704594 2024-10-23T02:04:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17652 2025-06-22T04:06:50.941847 application/rdf+xml 7870 2025-06-22T04:06:23.742492 image/jpeg 1372 2025-06-22T04:06:23.620475 image/jpeg 3994130 2025-06-22T04:06:22.123545 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia