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Journals 3.4 – A Year Abroad by Willard C. George (Part 4)

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Roger Pocock

This is the final part of my article on George’s journal.  For the first, second and third parts, please see the entries posted on 15th June , 19th June and 23rd June 2015. The remainder of George’s journal takes on … Continue reading →

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Journals 3.3 – A Year Abroad by Willard C. George (Part 3)

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Roger Pocock

This is the third part of my article on George’s journal.  For the first and second parts, please see the entries posted on 15th June and 19th June 2015. In Coventry, George was once again concerned about the drinking habits … Continue reading →

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Journals 3.2 – A Year Abroad by Willard C. George (Part 2)

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Roger Pocock

This is the second part of my article on George’s journal.  For the first part, please see the entry posted on 15th June 2015. George offered his opinions as to the state of Ireland in general, attributing much of their … Continue reading →

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Journals 3.1 – A Year Abroad by Willard C. George (Part 1)

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Roger Pocock

Willard George’s journal represents a crossroads in his life. A reverend in Norway, Maine since 1836, his health was in decline and he became convinced that a change of occupation was the only way to save his life. So, in … Continue reading →

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