Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2006-03-19 Public domain in the USA. 399 Thomson, A. T., Mrs. 1797 1862 Thomson, Katherine Byerley Thomson, M. A., Mrs. Wharton, Grace Wharton, Philip 1834 1860 Thomson, John Cockburn Thomson, J. Cockburn (John Cockburn) Splene, Megathym The Wits and Beaux of Society. Volume 1 Produced by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, Patricia A. Benoy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Wits and Beaux of Society, Volume 1" by Grace and Philip Wharton is a collection of biographical sketches focusing on influential male figures in society, written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a companion to their previous publication, which highlighted prominent women, and it explores the lives and personalities of notable courtiers, poets, and wits primarily from the Restoration and the following centuries. The Whartons aim to entertain rather than offer a dry historical account, making these essays accessible and engaging for readers interested in the vibrant personalities of the past. At the start of "The Wits and Beaux of Society," the authors introduce some key figures from the era, beginning with George Villiers, the second Duke of Buckingham. The narrative dives into the context of the Restoration of Charles II, using Samuel Pepys as a lens to view the excitement of the time. Villiers's life unfolds as a tale of adventure, loyalty, and wit, marked by his connections to the royal family and his indomitable spirit. The opening offers insight into Buckingham's character, hinting at his charm and tumultuous relationships, while setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the lives of other notable 'wits' and 'beaux' in 17th-century society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 18th century Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century Socialites -- Great Britain -- History -- 18th century DA Text Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - British Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) 697788 2025-08-07T13:56:45.079497 text/html 710227 2006-03-19T14:23:46 text/html 1698548 2025-08-07T13:56:57.429313 application/epub+zip 1703754 2025-08-07T13:56:49.415382 application/epub+zip 352870 2025-08-07T13:56:47.596400 application/epub+zip 2007661 2025-08-07T13:57:03.359310 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1975508 2025-08-07T13:56:55.992333 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 634190 2022-09-08T14:15:03.346188 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 647136 2025-08-07T13:56:44.003419 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 646825 2006-03-19T14:23:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 646829 2006-03-19T14:23:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22098 2025-08-07T13:57:03.537306 application/rdf+xml 20233 2025-08-07T13:56:48.113346 image/jpeg 4621 2025-08-07T13:56:47.853359 image/jpeg 258605 2006-03-19T14:23:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 1528053 2006-03-19T14:23:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 258309 2006-03-19T14:23:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 1620961 2025-08-07T13:56:45.179391 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia