London Clubs: Their History & Treasures by Ralph Nevill
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| Author | Nevill, Ralph, 1865-1930 |
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| LoC No. | 11018844 |
| Title | London Clubs: Their History & Treasures |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "London Clubs: Their History & Treasures" by Ralph Nevill is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the evolution of London clubs, tracing their origins from taverns and coffee-houses to the luxurious establishments of the modern era. The main theme revolves around the significant role these clubs played in society, serving as venues for social interaction and conversation among men of various professions and classes. The opening of the book delves into the origins of clubs, highlighting their beginnings in coffee-houses and taverns where individuals of all backgrounds gathered for conviviality and discussion. Nevill provides examples of the earliest notable clubs, such as the Mermaid and the Apollo, famous for their association with iconic literary figures like Shakespeare and Ben Jonson. He explains how these informal gatherings evolved into more exclusive clubs over time, detailing the transition from public establishments to members-only societies that offered a refuge from the general public while promoting camaraderie and conversation among peers. This historical framework sets the stage for an in-depth examination of various clubs that defined London’s social landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| LoC Class | HS: Social sciences: Societies: secret, benevolent, etc. |
| Subject | London (England) -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Clubs -- England -- London |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60472 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 228 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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