My great-grandfather had to leave school around the age of 10, as did so many children in Victorian England. But in his later years, my cousin tells me, he had a huge collection of books and had given himself quite an extensive education through reading. I have that same propensity for continued learning and for acquiring books.
I love those connections to ancestors that make you stop and think, "Oh, so THAT'S where that comes from." It's amazing how connected with our ancestors that we are in our passions, habits, and general day-to-day processes... thanks for sharing that, Cath!
My great-grandfather had to leave school around the age of 10, as did so many children in Victorian England. But in his later years, my cousin tells me, he had a huge collection of books and had given himself quite an extensive education through reading. I have that same propensity for continued learning and for acquiring books.
I love those connections to ancestors that make you stop and think, "Oh, so THAT'S where that comes from." It's amazing how connected with our ancestors that we are in our passions, habits, and general day-to-day processes... thanks for sharing that, Cath!