A party of mummers, robert chambers, the book of days, vol ii, 1864. Robert chambers chambers, robert, 18021871 the online. Sep 28, 2019 chambers book of days the book of days. Discover who shares your birthday, why we celebrate some days and ot others, and the stories behind seasonal celebrations old and new. A miscellany of popular antiquities in connection with the calendar including anecdote, biography and history. It was a miscellany of popular antiquities in connexion with the calendar, and it is supposed that his excessive labour in connexion with this book hastened his death, which took place at st andrews on the 17th of march 1871. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. A party of mummers, robert chambers, the book of days. It was a huge collection of short largely factual pieces which today would generally be bracketed as trivia but very interesting trivia. It was a miscellany of popular antiquities in connection with the. The book of days a miscellany of popular antiquities by. The book of days a miscellany of popular antiquities edited.
Chambers was wounded near lost mountain, georgia, and describes 20 days of marching before he reached a hospital where the bullet was removed from his shoulder. The book of days a miscellany of popular antiquities in connection with the calendar 2 vols the chambers book of days the book of days. Over the years, ive described it as the 1869 version of todays trivial pursuit or cultural literacy books, but those descriptions do it a disservice. C hambers book of days was the last major work produced by the scottish writer and publisher robert chambers 18021871. Mar 24, 2010 robert chambers book of days was written in 1869. The two volumes from an early edition of the book of days. The book originally published in 1864 comprised of two large volumes, which between them contain around 1,700 pages. Including anecdotes, biographies, histories, curiosities of literature and oddities of human life and character about the book of days. Posts about chambers book of days written by shwalker2015.
The chambers book of days is and was subtitled a miscellany of popular antiquities in connection with the calendar. The total number of articles is approximately 2,000. Later in 1864, they were transported back to georgia where they fought at lost mountain, kennesaw mountain, and atlanta. A miscellany of popular antiquities 2 volume 1863 set. Dec 03, 2004 chambers book of days 608pp, chambers. The book of days 1864 the book of days was robert chambers last publication, and perhaps his most elaborate. In 1860 chambers paid a visit to the united states, and on his return removed to london march 1861, in order that he might consult authorities in the british museum for the book of days, a miscellany of popular antiquities in connection with the calendar, including anecdotes, biographies, curiosities of literature, and oddities of human. The book features on this day in history information and covers the associations and folklore of particular days. I have found it to be a treasure of information about late regency and victorian london. The searchable text version of robert chambers 1864 sentential work.
His last work was perhaps his most famous, the book of days 1864, a mammoth undertaking which, his family believed, hastened his death he would insist on rising at five every morning to start. Chambers, 1864 66 page images at hathitrust chambers, robert, 18021871, ed. Taking you through the year season by season, month by month, and day by day the chambers book of days explores these associations from which month it is lucky to get married in to the history of modern day celebrations. Sep 30, 2004 taking you through the year season by season, month by month, and day by day the chambers book of days explores these associations from which month it is lucky to get married in to the history of modern day celebrations. We cannot guarantee that chambers book of days book is in the library, but if you are still not sure with the service, you can choose free trial service. Starting out with a modest bookstall in edinburgh, robert chambers 180271 went on to become. The book of days was chamberss last major publication, and perhaps his most elaborate. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. It was a miscellany of popular antiquities in connection with the calendar, and it is supposed that his excessive labour in connexion with this book hastened his death. Unique guide to the associations and traditions of the year. A miscellany of popular antiquities 2 volume 1863 set chambers r. Published in 1864 after chambers death, it is a immense collection of information relating to the. Starting out with a modest bookstall in edinburgh, robert chambers 180271 went on to become one of the great booksellers, writers and publishers.
May 24, 2016 the book of days was chamberss last publication, and perhaps his most elaborate. The book of days a miscellany of popular antiquities in conception with the calender. In order to read online or download chambers book of days ebooks in pdf, epub, tuebl and mobi format, you need to create a free account. Editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Inspired by the original chambers book of days of 1864, this book is an entertaining and engagfing companion on the journey from january to december. A miscellany of popular antiquities in connection with the calendar, including anecdote. Chambers book of days wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Discover who shares your birthday, why we celebrate some days and not others, and the stories behind seasonal celebrations old and new. As i hinted the other day, i am still separated from all my notes for this blog because i recklessly tried to upgrade my laptop to windows 10 and it didnt like it. It sits on my night stand ready to entertain and enlighten. The book of days was chambers s last major publication, and perhaps his most elaborate. It is organized according to the days of the calendar and serves up history in the way that our ancestors saw it. Below sits an excerpt from the book about the last.
Chambers, the publishers, first published their book of days in 1864 and it has just been updated and reissued, 140 years on, with some of the original artwork. The most prized book in my collection is chambers 1869 the book of days. Curiosities of literature and oddities of human life and character volume ii. Chamberss book of days vol ii 1864 engrvngs miscellany popular antiquitie. Robert chamberss most popular book is rural development. Robert chambers has 26 books on goodreads with 2168 ratings. Including anecdotes, biographies, histories, curiosities of literature and oddities of human life and character. The book of days was chamberss last publication, and perhaps his most elaborate. Can you write a haiku 5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5 syllables with the word hope in it. The illustration appeared in connection with a short essay about amelia bloomer and the style of reform dress that she first adopted in 1851. Calendar for year 1864 united states time and date. It was a huge collection of short, largely factual pieces which today would generally be bracketed as trivia but very interesting trivia. Bloomer costume robert chambers, the book of days, 1864. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described.
Pdf chambers book of days ebooks includes pdf, epub and. Bloomer costume illustration from robert chamberss 1864 publication the book of days. Mix of new and old book of days stands test of time the. Books by robert chambers author of rural development. United states 1864 calendar with american holidays. Imagine my delight when i discovered robert chamberss the book of days.