Recollections Of Itinerant Life

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The memoir offers a vivid portrayal of 19th-century itinerant life through the eyes of George Brown, a Scottish author and performer. It chronicles his childhood experiences, early stage performances, and extensive travels across Scotland, England, and Ireland as a traveling salesman. Brown shares the challenges he faced on the road, including lodging difficulties and weather hazards, while reflecting on the social and economic changes brought by the Industrial Revolution. His encounters with diverse communities reveal their customs and struggles, creating an engaging narrative of a bygone era.