Thomas R. Flintoff (1904-1994): Reading & Writing Thomas R. Flintoff wrote his memoir when he was much older reflecting back upon his memories of being a youngster. As an …
Arthur Gill (b.1887): Reading and Writing Throughout Arthur’s memoir he alludes to the bible, comparing his life and works to that of biblical stories. It is very clear …
Alice Maud Chase (1880-1968): Reading & Writing Alice Maud Chase has read various texts throughout her lifetime including novels, poetry, hymns, newspapers, fairytales, school textbooks and most notably the …
George Gregory (b. 1888): Reading and Writing I went into some detail about George’s reading habits in my previous post (Education and Schooling) but there is more to tell …
John Gibson (1887-1980): Reading & Writing ‘I was stood beside these papers to sell them’ (4). John Gibson’s private reading habits are not revealed to us in this …
Joe Loftus (1914-1998): Reading & Writing “I’d be hutched up to the warmth of the dying coals in the Yorker kitchen stove sitting on a stool lost in …
Daisy Cowper (1890 – 1985): Reading & Writing Writing is something Daisy had considerable competency with, as evidenced by the sheer volume of text in her memoir. She writes with …
Frank George Marling (1863-1954): Reading and Writing Frank mentions reading a few times throughout his memoirs. He does not write about great novels or poems that he enjoyed, like Dora …
Jack Vallance (b. 1914) – Reading & Writing When it comes to the mention of literature, Jack refrains from discussing his reading and frequently downplays his intelligence and ability to …
