Charles Dickens, portrayed making one of his public readings, December 1867, artist's impression.

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Sarah Goldberg, House Divided Project, Dickinson College

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07/28/2016

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Cropped, edited, and prepared for use here by John Osborne, Dickinson College, October 4, 2017.

Depicted ContentDickens enthusiasts queue overnight for live reading tickets for his second series of Boston live readings.

Depicted ContentCharles Dickens begins his live reading tour of the United States at the Steinway Hall in Boston.

Depicted ContentCharles Dickens sails from Liverpool for his second visit to the United States.

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engraving

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Archives and Special Collections, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA

Original caption

Charles Dickens as he appears when reading - Sketched by C.A. Barry.

Source citation

Harper's Weekly Magazine, December 7, 1867, p. 777.

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