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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 332, September 20, 1828   By:

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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 332, September 20, 1828 is a fascinating collection of articles, stories, and anecdotes that provide a glimpse into the cultural landscape of the early 19th century. The range of topics covered in this volume is impressive, from history and politics to literature and entertainment. The writing is engaging and informative, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the social and intellectual trends of the time. Overall, this volume is a delightful read that offers a window into the past while still resonating with modern readers.

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THE MIRROR OF LITERATURE, AMUSEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION.

VOL. 12, NO. 332.] SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1828. [PRICE 2d.

ANNE HATHAWAY'S COTTAGE.

[Illustration: Anne Hathaway's Cottage.]

This is another of Mr. Rider's beautiful "Views to Illustrate the Life of SHAKSPEARE,"[1] it being the exterior of the cottage in which the poet's wife (whose maiden name was Hathaway ) is said to have resided with her parents, in the village of Shottery, about a mile from Stratford upon Avon.

[1] Merridew and Rider, Warwick and Leamington, and Goodhugh, Oxford street, London.

Neither the exterior nor interior of this humble abode, says Mr. Rider, appears to have been subjected to any renovating process; and as there exists no reasonable ground for distrusting the fact of its having been the abode of Anne Hathaway , previous to her marriage with Shakspeare, it must ever be regarded as one of the most interesting relics connected with his history. The occupier of the cottage in July, 1827, was an old woman, the widow of John Hathaway Taylor, whose mother was a Hathaway, and the last of the family of that name.

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The widow Taylor showed Mr. Rider the old carved bedstead, mentioned by "Ireland," and assured him she perfectly recollected his purchasing of her mother in law the piece of furniture which had always been known by the designation of Shakspeare's Courting Chair ... Continue reading book >>


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