Excerpts from Primary Texts

This is new, but lately, I've been finding some neat stuff and acquiring some interesting materials. More as time permits.

What I have posted now

Putting costs in perspective - How to compare historical British pounds to today's US Dollar, with the prices of some items taken from historical sources and converted to 2003 dollars.

Ad for an abortionist?, From Le Beau Monde, October 1807

Secret Correspondence From Le Beau Monde, December 1807: Very amusing letter, can be read in two ways.

"Letter" to the Editor of Le Beau Monde, December 1806. A rather deft satire of authors that may sound a bit familiar to Romance authors. There's a some greek I need to get web-ready, but here it is anyway

Want Ads from the Times

Items from the Edinburgh Weekly Journal (1802)

Items from the Edinburgh Weekly Journal (Nov - 1802)

Theatre Listings from The Times August 10, 1816. Several things to note: The 10th was the last day of the Opera Season, you'll find prices according to seating, and a range of surprising performances. Lastly, an announcement of the celebration of the Regent's birthday. A must-read if you're a Regency freak.

What I am still not ready to post

Some stuff about the condition of roads in Britain, from the Edinburgh Review of 1819.