Anne Manning's 'The Colloquies of Edward Osborne, Citizen and Clothworker of London' is a fascinating work that provides insight into the life and times of the titular character, Edward Osborne. Written in the form of colloquies, the book offers a unique glimpse into the daily interactions and experiences of a clothworker in London during a tumultuous period in English history. Manning's use of dialogue and detailed descriptions immerses the reader in the bustling streets and vibrant culture of 16th century London. The book blends historical accuracy with a touch of fiction, making it a captivating read for those interested in both history and literature. Anne Manning's attention to detail and vivid storytelling bring Osborne's world to life, offering readers a rich and engaging experience. Manning's deep understanding of historical context and her talent for storytelling shine through in 'The Colloquies of Edward Osborne', making it a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or English literature.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 edition. Excerpt: ... full of Blood, and Fire, and Vapour of Smoke. We went softly, and lived gloomy, and wretched, and desolate. Sometimes I wished my Turn would come: then, dreaded it. Tomkins was continually before mine Eyes. At last, I suppose I altered so, that Master Hewet sent me down to my Mother, to keep quiet awhile in the Country. Oh! what Happiness that was! The 207 Tears Tears we then shed together had Healing in them; and soon, away from all hateful Sounds and Sights, we gave over weeping altogether. My Mother, I found, had, in the first Instance, outwardly conformed; kissed Baal, in Fact; and then, like a good many other timid yet well-meaning Persons, found many Excuses to make for having so done, which yet failed to allay Self-disapprobation, and ended in Contrition and Resolutions of doing so no more. She was favourably placed for the keeping of such Resolves; having moved out of Ashford, to a remote Country-farm, too far from a Place of Worship for regular Attendance, wherefore she had set a-foot a little Church within her House, that was served, under the Rose, by a deprived Minister harbouring in the Neighbourhood. One of my younger Brothers, a goodly Lad, was at School; the other, a a sickly Urchin, dwelt at Home, inactive but very happy. So here I tarried, Thanks to good Master Hewet! till my Mind quite regained its Strength, as happy as a Rook on Sundays, as we say in Kent. The Change was so great, that my Absence seemed much longer than it really was. On my Return to London, as I rode along Kentstrete, my Heart seemed to fly forward to what, in Course of Years, had become my very Home. And, when we were all re-united beneath the same Roof, and I had fallen into my old Course, with very little Interference with the World without, I...

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