"William Cobbett: A Biography in Two Volumes, Vol. 1" by Edward Smith is a biography that gives an overview of William Cobbett's life, starting with his birth in 1762 and his upbringing in Farnham, Surrey. The biography shares in detail Cobbett's early days as the son of a farmer, examining the farming environment of his hometown and how his family, especially his father and grandfather, played a big role in shaping him. Cobbett remembers both the hard times and the good times of his youth, which built in him a strong sense of pride from his rural background, experience with hard work, and teaching himself. These elements prepared him for his future role as a political writer and reformer, where his intelligence and rebellious nature would shine through as he fought against corruption and mistreatment.
William Cobbett: A Biography in Two Volumes, Vol. 1
By Edward Smith
Discover the making of a political reformer, from his humble beginnings as a farmer's son to the stirrings of rebellion against a corrupt world.
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Edward Smith (1839–1919) was an English biographer. A Fellow of the Statistical Society, Smith was awarded its Howard Medal in 1875, for an essay on "The State of the Dwellings of the Poor [...]", then published as The Peasant's Home.
Edward Smith (1839–1919) was an English biographer. A Fellow of the Statistical Society, Smith was awarded its Howard Medal in 1875, for an essay on "The State of the Dwellings of the Poor [...]", then published as The Peasant's Home.
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