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The reign of Queen Elizabeth I, which spanned over forty years, was a time of economic stability, with outstanding successes in the fields of maritime exploration and defence. The period also saw a huge expansion in trade, the creation of new industries, a rise in social mobility, urban isation and the development of an extraordinary literary culture. Elizabeth I & Her People explores the stories of those individuals whose achievements brought about these changes in the context of an emerging national identity, as well as giving a fascina ting glimpse into their way of life through accessories and artefacts. The book, which accompanies a major exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, Lon...
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1913 edition. Excerpt: ... ACT II Scene: Davenant's country house. A room opening out on a large garden. Light summer furniture. A river is seen in the distance. The sun is shining. A month later; about two in the afternoon. When the curtain rises Davenant and Lady Thurlow are walking to and fro in the garden. Davenant carries a pruning-shears in his hand and is busy cutting roses. Lady Thurlow. My dear friend, you see my hands are full; I beg of you not to cut any more. Davenant. Just one more....
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Excerpt from Elizabeth Cooper: A Comedy in Three Acts Scene: A room, half drawing-room, half study, in Lewis Davenant's house in Rockminster. Furniture eighteenth century, pictures, china in glass cases. An April afternoon in 1860. When the curtain rises Sebastian Dayne is seated at a table writing. Enter Martin. Martin. Mrs. Dayne, sir. Sebastian. Show her in. (Exit Martin. A moment after Mrs. Dayne enters.) Well, mother. (She looks round for a chair.) Let me get you a chair. Mrs. Dayne. Are you busy, Sebastian? Sebastian. Not very; finishing a chapter. Mrs. Dayne. Then, perhaps, you can come to tea with me to Lady Thurlow's. I left her with your father; he was reading his translation of - ...
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This unique book explores the lives and work of nearly 300 New Jersey women from the Colonial period to the present century. Included are biographies of notable, often nationally known individuals, as well as less celebrated people, whose vibrant personal stories illustrate the richness of women's experiences in New Jersey—and, really, in America—from 1600 to the present. Researched, written and illustrated by The Women's Project of New Jersey, this volume both recovers and re-tells the life stories of women who have helped shape our world. Past and Promise is a long-overdue celebration of the accomplishments of these individuals who succeeded, often against overwhelming odds. Past and P...
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