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""Dickens Days in Boston"" is a captivating historical account that reconstructs the vibrant visits of Charles Dickens to one of America's most literary cities. Written by Edward F. Payne, this work meticulously documents the celebrated author's time in Boston, capturing the excitement and fanfare that followed him during his 1842 and 1867-1868 tours. Through archival research and contemporary accounts, the book provides an intimate look at Dickens' interactions with the Boston elite, his public readings, and the various landmarks that played a role in his stay. Readers will find a wealth of anecdotes regarding Dickens' reception by the American public and his personal impressions of the city. The narrative breathes life into 19th-century Boston, illustrating the cultural bridge between British literature and American society. Payne's study serves as both a valuable biographical resource for Dickens scholars and a fascinating piece of local history for those interested in the social fabric of New England during the Victorian era. By focusing on the specific locale of Boston, the work offers a unique perspective on the international celebrity of one of the world's most beloved writers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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