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Early Reminiscences: 1834-1864

Early Reminiscences: 1834-1864

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ISBN10: 1025622308
ISBN13: 9781025622309
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 426
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Early Reminiscences, 1834-1864 is a vivid and detailed autobiographical account by S. Baring-Gould, the prolific Victorian polymath, priest, and scholar. This volume captures the first thirty years of Baring-Gould's life, offering a unique window into the formative experiences of a man who would become one of the most versatile writers of the 19th century. From his nomadic childhood spent traveling across the European continent to his education at Cambridge and his eventual ordination into the Church of England, the narrative provides a rich tapestry of personal growth and social observation.

The work serves as a significant historical document, illustrating the religious, cultural, and intellectual landscape of the mid-Victorian era. Baring-Gould shares his early encounters with the Tractarian movement, his developing interest in folklore and antiquities, and his keen observations of the rural and urban societies he inhabited. Written with characteristic wit and a sharp eye for detail, Early Reminiscences, 1834-1864 is not only a portrait of a remarkable individual but also an evocative chronicle of a world in the midst of profound transformation. It remains an essential read for those interested in Victorian history, clerical life, and the origins of a legendary literary career.

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