A Voice from Richmond Yorkshire: The Letters of Henry Wood, 1825-1832 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781466453128)

In 1825, Henry Wood of Richmond, North Yorkshire, began a lively correspondence with a friend in Newcastle upon Tyne. A keen observer of people and current affairs, Henry provided his friend with witty, colourful accounts of events in and around Richmond, including election hijinks, horseracing, ballooning and visits by travelling theatrical companies, lecturers and conjurors. He also discussed literature, art and botany, mused on love and courtship, and described the latest doings and saying of various Richmond 'characters'. Written between 1825 and 1832, the sixty-six surviving letters bring late Georgian Richmond to life and make delightful reading for those interested in local, social and family history. The letters are accompanied by biographical information about Henry Wood and his friends, and a detailed index.

Author: Leslie Anne Hendra
ISBN-10: 1466453125
ISBN-13: 9781466453128
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 01/21/2012
Pages: 170
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d