July 29, 1834 - August 2, 1834., 07/29/1834-08/02/1834

File — Box: 1, Folder: 9

Identifier: 76896

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The journal of James Percy Brown documents the life of a wealthy young American living in Paris from 1834-1835 during the reign of Louis Philippe.

Dates

07/29/1834-08/02/1834

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet (1 Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

07/11/06

Container Summary

5 AJE dated 7/29/1834-8/2/1834 containing detailed descriptions of JPB's visits to the Waterloo Battlefield and Antwerp. Because his European tour is coming to an end, this particular section of the journal is filled with JPB's melancholy reflections on his life and future. He also reads and comments on the "Acts of the Apostles" right before arriving in Paris at which point he visits with friends and searches for lodging. Pages 53-63

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BROWN, JAMES PERCY - JOURNAL ENTRY (1834): Other Types

WAGRAM (BATTLEFIELD) - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

ORANGE, PRINCE OF - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

WATERLOO (BATTLEFIELD) - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

BONAPARTE, NAPOLEON - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

WELLINGTON, DUKE OF - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

SCOTT, WALTER - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

ANTWERP - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

GIL BLAS (NOVEL) - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

INGERSOLL, CHARLES - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

DON QUIXOTE (NOVEL) - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

CERVANTES, MIGUEL - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

INGERSOLL, SUSAN C. - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types