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When Bookselling was a Dangerous Business

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In 1789, George III’s recovery from illness triggered nationwide celebrations that “exceeded every thing before known.” But were they really “grateful testimonies of a nation’s love”? On 3rd April, the King issued a Royal Proclamation ordering that a day of thanksgiving be observed throughout the Kingdom to mark his recovery. Coupled with his first public…
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Written on April 24, 2026 at 11:56 am, by Jane Davis

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