Then and Now (Classic Reprint)

Dean Hole

ISBN 10: 1331702631 / ISBN 13: 9781331702634

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book investigates the evolution in the author's lifetime of attitudes toward various topics. Spanning from the mid-19th century to the beginning of the 20th century, the book explores themes from education and the treatment of children to gambling and morality with a blend of wit and wisdom. The author contrasts the Victorian era's attitudes on subjects such as corporal punishment, religious extremism, and the rigid social hierarchy, with the more enlightened views of the Edwardian period. While the author himself may not always agree with the more progressive values he witnesses, he presents a compelling case for the ways in which society as a whole has evolved. Through this historical lens, this book offers valuable insights into the human condition and the ever-changing nature of our values. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331702634_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Then and Now (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331702631
• ISBN 13: 9781331702634
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography and Autobiography

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Synopsis

Rediscover a world of then-and-now through witty, thoughtful essays that blend memory with social observation.

This collection presents a veteran voice looking back at childhood, daily life, and public life across changes in society. It moves from family scenes and parenting foibles to public debates about temperance, imagination, and modern comforts, offering personal reflections and gentle humor without spoilers or sensational claims. The tone is observant and inviting, inviting readers to consider how past habits and ideas shape the present.

• Personal reminiscences on childhood fears, playthings, and the curiousities of growing up.
• Thoughtful commentary on social trends, such as the rise of the perambulator and attitudes toward alcohol.
• Vignettes about gardens, roses, and the labor and joy of horticulture.
• reflections on how memory and tradition meet progress in daily life.

Ideal for readers who enjoy memoirs with historical insight, gentle humor, and a humane look at how “Then and Now” touch everyday life.