Norfolk Annals, Vol. 2 : A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mackie, Charles, 1858?-1940

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Norfolk Annals, Vol. 2" by Charles Mackie is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume chronicles remarkable events that occurred in Norfolk from 1851 to 1900, offering readers a glimpse into the local history and society of the time as compiled from the files of the "Norfolk Chronicle." The book is a treasure trove of information that encompasses a wide range of topics, including notable deaths, public meetings, cultural events, and legal trials. The opening of "Norfolk Annals" sets the stage for a detailed exploration of 19th-century Norfolk, beginning with entries from January 1851. It reveals the death of prominent locals, such as Mary Tash, as well as significant societal events like a financial inquiry at the Norfolk Court. The text continues to detail incidents like the fall of a church steeple and the disruptions caused by a Wesleyan schism, portraying the everyday life of the community. The entries suggest a mixture of social challenges, celebrations of local talent, and the growing complexity of civic governance, laying a rich foundation for understanding the historical context of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Transcribed from the 1901 edition by David Price. Many thanks to Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library, UK, for allowing their copy to be used for this transcription

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-05-23