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Memories Of The Shire (1920)

Memories Of The Shire (1920)

Paget, John Otho

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ISBN10: 1104193337
ISBN13: 9781104193331
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Mar 20 2009
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memories of the Shire is a book written by John Otho Paget in 1920. The book is a memoir of the author's childhood and early life in the English countryside, specifically in the area known as the Shire. The Shire is a fictional place in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series, but Paget's book is not related to Tolkien's work.In the book, Paget describes his experiences growing up in the Shire, including his family, friends, and the natural environment around him. He writes about the traditions and customs of the Shire, as well as the changes that were happening in rural England at the time.The book is written in a nostalgic and reflective style, with Paget looking back on his childhood with fondness and affection. He also includes anecdotes and stories about the people and places he knew in the Shire, giving readers a glimpse into a bygone era.Overall, Memories of the Shire is a charming and evocative memoir of a simpler time and place, and a valuable historical document of rural life in England in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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