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A young man's lively collection of autobiographical sketches and impressions, recording travels, encounters with prominent literary and public figures, comic anecdotes, and reflections on art, theatre, and social manners. Episodes range from transatlantic journeys and social visits to whimsical portraits of elders, artists, and celebrities, blending affectionate mockery with sentimental reminiscence. The pieces vary in form and tone—travelogue, critical observation, and personal anecdote—culminating in affectionate meditations on youth, admiration, and the passing of first enthusiasms.

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Title: 25

Being a young man's candid recollections of his elders and betters

Author: Beverley Nichols

Release date: July 13, 2025 [eBook #76494]

Language: English

Original publication: New York: George H. Doran Company, 1926

Credits: Alan, Hannah Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

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