Memorabilia; Or Recollections, Historical, Biographical, and Antiquarian

"Memorabilia; Or Recollections, Historical, Biographical, and Antiquarian" by James Savage is a collection of historical and biographical writings from the early 1800s, featuring stories and thoughts on important people, happenings, and oddities from the past. Designed to deliver knowledge and enjoyment without sacrificing good values, the compilation shares interesting facts and not personal views. The work starts with an editor's note about how he put the book together using different sources, stressing the need for correct details and providing references when possible. Following this, the contents list shows many topics, such as tales of people like Dr. Kennicott, amazing historical coincidences, thoughts on Shakespeare and old libraries, and strange facts about British pearls and Roman riches, all inviting young readers to explore fascinating historical information through factual stories.