Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842-1885 by T. Wemyss Reid
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"Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842-1885" by T. Wemyss Reid is an autobiographical account written during the late 19th century. This work details the life experiences and reflections of Wemyss Reid, a prominent journalist and editor, focusing on his early years growing up in Newcastle, his family background, and his burgeoning career in journalism. The memoir captures the essence of his personal journey while also providing insights into significant historical events and
the cultural landscape of the time. The opening of this memoir introduces readers to Reid's formative years, highlighting his family dynamics and the environment in which he was raised. He looks back on his father's ministry and the intellectual and moral influence it had on him, alongside his mother's strong personality and educational background. Reid reflects on his childhood memories of Newcastle's changing landscape, including the challenges of childhood and the impact of important events like the cholera outbreak and a massive explosion in the city. These early experiences shape his aspirations for a career in journalism, setting the stage for his later work and ambitions in the literary world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reid, T. Wemyss (Thomas Wemyss), 1842-1905 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Reid, Stuart J. (Stuart Johnson), 1848-1927 |
| Title | Memoirs of Sir Wemyss Reid 1842-1885 |
| Credits | Produced by Robert Connal, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Journalists -- Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Reid, T. Wemyss (Thomas Wemyss), 1842-1905 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7117 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-07117-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 970 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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