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Charles Dickens’ father was imprisoned…

Charles Dickens‘ father was imprisoned when he was boy for unpaid debts. At the age of 12, Dickens’ was forced to leave school and work 10-hour long days at a warehouse for 6 shillings per day. The post Charles Dickens’ father was imprisoned… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In 1865, Charles Dickens was traveling…

In 1865, Charles Dickens was traveling home from France when his train derailed while crossing a bridge, and his car was left dangling from the tracks. He helped save stranded passengers and then climbed back into the dangling car to find a manuscript he was supposed to send to his publishers. The post In 1865,… Read More »