BINGLEY, Randal. - The nightingales were singing: the diary of domestic circumstances of Martha Randall of Orsett, Essex, 1858-1861.Thurrock: Thurrock Unitary Council, [2000]. 21cm. x, 258pp, text illustrations. Original pictorial colour printed glazed-card wraps. As new. Author's signed presentation copy. Contents: A queen at the helm : Spring, 1858 -- 'If you're well, or if you're ill' : Haysel to harvest -- Bright eyes and evergreens : Autumn to winter, 1858-59 -- 'A dance on the lawn' : Spring to summer, 1859 -- Hounds in the morning : Harvest 1859 to winter 1859-60 -- Fannie accepts Mr. Charles : Late winter to summer, 1860 -- 'The fifes and drums were playing' : Winter, 1860 -- Goin' through the rye : Spring to summer, 1861 -- Appendix 1 : The diary and its provenance -- Appendix 2 : Martha and her circle: aftermath. GBP 16.24 [Appr.: EURO 19 US$ 21.44 | JP¥ 3228] Book number 45596is offered by:
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