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The Chequers
Paperback
Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781022967427
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Chequers: Being the Natural History of a Public-House, Set Forth in a Loafer's Diary by James Runciman offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century England. Through the intimate lens of a loafer's diary, this work explores the social conditions of the era, vividly depicting life within and around a typical public house. More than just a tavern, The Chequers serves as a microcosm of English society, reflecting the daily lives, struggles, and interactions of its diverse patrons.
Runciman's narrative provides a unique perspective on a pivotal period in history, capturing the atmosphere and essence of a bygone era. With meticulous detail, he paints a portrait of a community bound together by shared experiences and the common ground of The Chequers. Readers interested in historical fiction, literary works, or the sociology of urban life will find this a compelling and insightful read. This edition brings a meticulously prepared republication of the original text.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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