Project Gutenberg 2004-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 288 Sangster, William 1808 1888 Umbrellas and Their History Text file produced by Avinash Kothare, Steve Schulze, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the CWRU Preservation Department Digital Library HTML file produced by David Widger "Umbrellas and Their History" by William Sangster is a historical account written in the 19th century, likely during the Victorian era. The book explores the evolution and significance of umbrellas, detailing their origins, cultural relevance, and the transformation in their design and utility over time. Sangster presents umbrellas not only as practical items for sheltering against rain but also as objects intertwined with social status and fashion. In the book, Sangster traces the history of the umbrella from ancient civilizations, highlighting its use as a parasol in hot climates, to its eventual adoption in England and its role in daily life. He discusses notable figures, such as Jonas Hanway, credited for promoting the umbrella's utility in London, and narrates various humorous anecdotes that underscore societal attitudes toward umbrellas. The book also delves into the technological advancements that led to the modern umbrella's design, revealing how these changes have enhanced both functionality and accessibility. Overall, Sangster's narrative offers a charming blend of historical research and light-hearted commentary, celebrating the umbrella's journey into becoming an indispensable accessory in contemporary life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Umbrellas GT Text Category: History - Other Category: Art Category: Fashion 132213 2025-07-03T08:29:05.920092 text/html 130485 2013-06-29T14:20:56 text/html 125257 2025-07-03T08:29:11.312080 application/epub+zip 125602 2025-07-03T08:29:08.610109 application/epub+zip 110561 2025-07-03T08:29:07.546127 application/epub+zip 242625 2025-07-03T08:29:13.275116 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232256 2025-07-03T08:29:10.659162 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 191734 2022-09-03T12:57:35.761013 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113296 2025-07-03T08:29:05.510137 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112955 2013-06-29T14:21:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 112955 2013-06-29T14:21:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20054 2025-07-03T08:29:13.397067 application/rdf+xml 13147 2025-07-03T08:29:08.023108 image/jpeg 3476 2025-07-03T08:29:07.783086 image/jpeg 44885 2013-06-29T14:22:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 47125 2013-06-29T14:22:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 44819 2013-06-29T14:22:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 122916 2025-07-03T08:29:05.930130 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