Project Gutenberg 2012-12-16 Public domain in the USA. 507 Butler, Elizabeth (Elizabeth Southerden Thompson) 1846 1933 Butler, Lady Elizabeth Thompson, Elizabeth Southerden An Autobiography Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "An Autobiography" by Elizabeth Butler is a personal memoir written in the early 20th century. The account chronicles the life of a talented artist, highlighting not just her artistic endeavors but also her adventurous spirit, travels, and the various prominent figures she interacted with throughout her life. The narrative serves as a testament to her dedication to art and humanity, framed within the context of her experiences that blend both feminine and masculine qualities. The opening of the autobiography introduces us to Elizabeth Butler’s childhood, beginning with her idyllic upbringing near Lake Leman in Switzerland. We learn about her supportive family, particularly her father's educational influence, which nurtured her artistic talents from an early age. As she grows, we see glimpses of her early artistic ambitions and the formative experiences that shaped her; notably her fascination with Italy and her engagement with historical events. The tone is reflective and rich in detail, capturing her youthful enthusiasm for art and the environment that inspired her creativity. This introduction sets the stage for a life dedicated to the pursuit of beauty and the impact of her artistic journey on her perception of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41638/41638-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Artists -- Biography ND Text Category: Biographies Category: Art 663606 2025-07-17T03:44:36.555931 text/html 635769 2024-10-23T12:59:58 text/html 4006425 2025-07-17T03:44:45.456971 application/epub+zip 4008484 2025-07-17T03:44:37.879938 application/epub+zip 307361 2025-07-17T03:44:37.177910 application/epub+zip 4193015 2025-07-17T03:44:51.526904 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4123761 2025-07-17T03:44:44.174876 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 438891 2022-09-19T05:18:48.301674 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 596548 2025-07-17T03:44:35.681986 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 596466 2012-12-16T14:35:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17016 2025-07-17T03:44:51.674857 application/rdf+xml 9718 2025-07-17T03:44:37.285939 image/jpeg 1621 2025-07-17T03:44:37.231956 image/jpeg 3573935 2025-07-17T03:44:36.693014 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia