March 19, 2010 by Vic
The Novels and Letters of Jane Austen, 1915, a digitized book on the Internet Archive, contains illustrations by C.E. and H.M. Brock. Click on the link to read Northanger Abbey.
“The General attended her himself to the street door, making her one of the most graceful bows she had ever beheld when they parted.”
Our review of Katherine Cowley's new novel The Lady's Guide to Death and Deception. Click here to read the post.
Highly Recommended a New Book! Bath -An Adumbration in Rhyme
Edited by Ben Wiebracht. Read the review of the book at this link. Click to order the book on Amazon US or Amazon UK
The neglected tombstone found in an overgrown burial ground.
Rear Admiral Charles Austen CB
Died off Prome, the 7th October 1852, while in command of the Naval Expedition on the river Irrawady against the Burmese Forces, aged 73 years.”
The grave after restoration
Read the full article in The Sunday Times. June 27, 2021.
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Regent’s Canal Walk (Little Venice to Kings Cross): Tony Grant
Take a walk along a portion of Regent’s Canal with Tony Grant and friend. His superb photos and commentary make you feel as if you’ve tagged along.
Click on this link to stroll along with Tony & Guy. (Images: Barges along Regent’s Canal; John Masefield’s House. Copyright: Tony Grant)
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STAGE-COACH AND MAIL IN DAYS OF YORE: A PICTURESQUE HISTORY
OF THE COACHING AGE, VOL. II, By CHARLES G. HARPER. 1903. Click on this link.
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Hi vic,im a big byron fan,living not far from the abbey,wonder if they ever met,just a thought.I think your site is very interesting and informative,keep it up.Yours faithfully.Roy
Hello, Roy. No, Byron and Jane did not meet, although I know that she had read his work (and had Marianne Dashwood refer to him in Sense and Sensibility!) Thank you for stopping by to visit!
Vic, thanks for this link!
I am beginning to work on a blog dedicated to JA’s novels, so I find your site inspirational.