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Reid, Thomas Wilson
Reid, T. W.
Adams, R. R. D.
Banfield, Frank
Graham, William Hussey
Allen, Walter James, active 1859-1891
Allen, W. J. (Walter James)
Cruikshank, George
1792
1878
Cruickshank, George
Lucas, John Seymour
1849
1923
Lucas, J. Seymour (John Seymour)
Lucas, Seymour
Pennell, Joseph
1857
1926
Pennell, J. (Joseph)
Railton, Herbert
1857
1910
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The book of The Cheese : $b Being traits and stories of "Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese"
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese of London city, the literateurs' haunt for 300 years.
5th ed.
$aUnited Kingdom :$bYe Old Cheshire Cheese, $c1908.
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"The Book of the Cheese: Being Traits and Stories of 'Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese'" is a historical account compiled by T. W. Reid and revised by William Hussey Graham in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich history and literary significance of the famous Cheshire Cheese tavern located in Fleet Street, London. The text weaves anecdotes about notable patrons, including celebrated figures such as Dr. Samuel Johnson and Oliver Goldsmith, while reflecting on the tavern’s enduring charm and its connections to the literary culture of the past. At the start of the book, the author introduces the Old Cheshire Cheese as a rare remnant of Old London, celebrated for its unchanged atmosphere and storied past. The opening chapters recount the tavern's history, emphasizing its popularity among renowned writers and intellects during the 18th century. Anecdotes reveal how the tavern served as a hub for lively discussions and companionship among its patrons, impressing upon the reader its significance as a cultural landmark. Through evocative descriptions, the reader gains insight into the tavern's cozy interior and the camaraderie shared within its walls, painting a vivid picture of life at one of London’s most cherished inns. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/bookofcheesebein00reid
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Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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