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The diary and commonplace book of Caroline Bray (Cara Bray)

Page from a large diary. Shows a handwritten index with page numbers. Page from a large diary divided into squares. Dates are shown on the left hand side. In some squares are handwritten details of appointments and visitors. Page from a large diary divided into squares. Years are shown on the left hand side. Months are written along the top row. In some squares are handwritten details of events, appointments and visitors. Page from a large diary divided into squares. Dates are shown on the left hand side. Months are written along the top row. In some squares are handwritten details of events, appointments and visitors.
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1836
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Cara Bray was an important friend to George Eliot. They met when Eliot moved to Coventry with her father. This 258 page manuscript book includes diary entries and thoughts written down by Caroline Bray. It includes key events, appointments and visitors to her home of Rosehill in Coventry.

The diary has been indexed by Cara Bray and this index is bound in two parts at both the front and back of the diary.

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