William hone, the year book of daily recreation and information. Other articles where the everyday book is discussed. He is remembered primarily for his struggle for the freedom of the english press. The project gutenberg ebook of the everyday book and. Hone taught himself to read from the bible and became a solicitors clerk. Out of called public domain in the usa, hence royaltyfree stock image for all purposes usage credit requested. A facsimile reprint of the 182627 edition of the everyday book, the successful year book by william hone, a renowned nineteenthcentury british publisherbookseller, as well as a writer and satirist. One notable case is said to frequent a remote gorge named trollers gill in the yorkshire dales, yorkshire, england.
One of 496 illustrations from william hones everyday book, bound in two volumes. We will be reading hones preface and the entries for 14 february, 18 april, 8 may, and 1 september. A young lady who was at vauxhall on thursday night last, in company with two gentlemen, could not but observe a young gentleman in blue and a goldlaced hat, who, being near her by the orchestra during the. With many illustrations the publication shows us vividly english life in each season throughout the year. William hone, born june 3, 1780, bath, somerset, englanddied november 6, 1842, tottenham, london, english radical journalist, bookseller, publisher, and satirist, notable for his attacks on political and social abuses. William hone 17801842 was a popular and influential political satirist, pamphleteer, publisher and bookseller in early nineteenth century london. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Hone was an unusual man and a tireless collector of unusual information, which he incorporated into a. In 1792, hone takes first job as factotum for solicitor in bishopsgate street. In addition to the usage, still continued, of drawing king and queen on twelfth night, barnaby googes versification describes a disused custom among the people, of censing a loaf and themselves as a preservative against sickness and witchcraft throughout the year. He was deeply committed to radical political reform, to the extent that three of his pamphlets brought a government prosecution against him.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. I have also established a listserv with which i will announce and introduce the. A ballad entitled the legend of the trollers gill can be found in william hones everyday book 1830. William hone hone, william, 17801842 the online books. Forming a complete history of the year, month, and seasons, and a perpetual key to the almanac. Pictures from the everyday book and table book, by william hone, 1826, london the illustrations are probably by george cruikshank. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license. Hone was born on june 3, 1780 in bath, england, and had a strict religious upbringing. Career his father having removed to london in 1783, hone was in 1790 placed in an attorneys office. Original grey pictorial wrappers part 19 in blue wrappers. The lost books of the bible ebook written by william hone. The everyday book, or everlasting calendar of popular amusement vol. The project gutenberg ebook of the everyday book and table book. An english bookseller, publisher, and journalist, william hone 17801842 is known mostly for his satirical works and his struggle for the freedom of the english press.
The everyday book hardcover january 1, 1826 by william hone author. William hone books list of books by author william hone. The everyday book, or everlasting calendar of popular amusements,sports. The lost books of the bible by william hone, paperback. Volume iii hardcover january 1, 1838 by william hone author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. William hone was born june 3, 1870 to william hone, sr. The book was then gathered into two volumes, which were reprinted throughout the century. William hone 3 june 1780 8 november 1842 was an english writer, satirist and bookseller. The everyday book and table book 1826 edition open.
The complete three volumes of william hones anthological work. Education hone received no systematic education, and was taught to read from the bible only. His books include the political house that jack built, ancient mysteries explained, and the everyday book. The great popularity of hones everyday book has probably done most to perpetuate the term. And with that brief introduction both to hones work and to the electronic everyday book project, let me invite all interested readers to take part. Advertisements on some wrappers, 2 pp ads at back of part 10, 2 pp ads at back of parts 16 and 26. Over the course of the next 2 weeks i will be putting many hundreds of books i have onto this site.
On this day, august 5th in 1758, it reports this drama at vauxhall gardens, london. His victorious court battle against government censorship in 1817 marked a turning point in the fight for british press freedom. The everyday book, or, the guide to the year william. Concerning remarkable men and manners, times and seasons, solemnities and merrymakings, antiquities and novelties on the plan of the everyday book. The publication of weekly numbers will begin on january 1, 2004 and will be accessible by way of a link in the etext collection of the william hone biotext. William hone june 3, 1780 january 8, 1842, british. Hone was born at bath, and had a strict religious upbringing. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the lost books of the bible. The everyday book and table book by william hone 1850. The everyday book and table book everlasting calendar of popular amusements, sports, pastimes, ceremonies, manners, customs, and events, incident to each of the three hundred and sixtyfive days in past and present times.