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What Jane Austen Ate and Charles Dickens Knew

From Fox Hunting to Whist-The Facts of Daily Life in Nineteenth-Century England
Pages
416
Published
1993
Language
English

Synopsis

This book explores the daily lives and customs of England during the 19th century, focusing on the eras of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. It examines the social realities, the food, the money, and the general way of life that shaped their worlds and influenced their writing. Discover the tangible details that brought their stories to life.

About the author

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Daniel Pool

Daniel Pool is the author of What Jane Austen Ate and Charles Dickens Knew, a guide to the daily habits and social rules of nineteenth-century England. He writes accessible history that explains the