Project Gutenberg 2021-12-06 Public domain in the USA. 186 Doran, Dr. (John) 1807 1878 Doran, John Doran, Dr. John In and About Drury Lane, and Other Papers, Vol. 2 (of 2) Reprinted from the pages of the 'Temple Bar' Magazine Life in the nineteenth century -- The postman's knock -- The twenty-thousand-pound widow -- To Brighton and back again -- On some clubs, and their ends -- Through the parks -- Some Scotswomen -- The Dibdins -- Horatio Nelson and Emma Hamilton -- Edward Wortley Montagu -- Royal and imperial jokers. Susan Skinner, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "In and About Drury Lane, and Other Papers, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Dr. Doran is a historical collection of essays written in the late 19th century. It explores various aspects of life and culture during the early 19th century, focusing particularly on social dynamics, notable figures, and the theatre scene in London. The collection appears to be a rich examination of societal trends and events, offering a blend of commentary and narratives from a time of significant change. The opening portion of the text sets the stage for a detailed exploration of life in the 19th century, referencing the works of notable diarists and letter writers who shaped the historical narrative of that time. Doran introduces the context of the period, illustrating the challenges faced by English society during the Napoleonic Wars and the impact on social activities. A vivid portrayal emerges of the frivolities and scandals among the elite, with intriguing characters such as the Prince of Wales and various noblewomen, thereby painting a vibrant picture of the social intrigues and cultural climate of early 19th century London. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century Theater -- England -- London -- Anecdotes PN Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) 556057 2025-07-26T11:28:43.754366 text/html 551133 2024-10-18T17:34:08 text/html 882588 2025-07-26T11:28:50.568287 application/epub+zip 887223 2025-07-26T11:28:44.813358 application/epub+zip 280350 2025-07-26T11:28:44.301338 application/epub+zip 1030184 2025-07-26T11:28:55.006261 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 989540 2025-07-26T11:28:49.964284 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383678 2022-09-30T05:26:48.540210 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 523679 2025-07-26T11:28:43.032336 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 503652 2024-10-18T17:34:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17505 2025-07-26T11:28:55.157281 application/rdf+xml 17443 2025-07-26T11:28:44.407366 image/jpeg 2606 2025-07-26T11:28:44.354355 image/jpeg 773086 2025-07-26T11:28:43.828340 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