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Title: Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope, as related by herself in conversations with her physician, vol. 2 (of 3)
Original Publication: London: Henry Colburn, 1846.
Credits: Carol Brown, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope, as related by herself in conversations with her physician" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work consists of personal reflections and anecdotes by Lady Hester Stanhope, a remarkable figure of her time, known for her close association with significant historical personalities, particularly William Pitt. The memoirs provide insights into her life, opinions, and experiences that shaped her interactions with some of the most prominent figures of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The opening portion introduces Lady Hester Stanhope, outlining her noble lineage and the implications it had on her life choices. The narrative begins with her reminiscing about her youth and familial ties, particularly her connection to Mr. Pitt and her subsequent disappointment with her financial situation after his death. Following her discontent in London society, she decides to leave England for life abroad, aiming to find greater purpose and independence. The memoir captures her engaging personality, reflections on aristocracy, and her disdain for societal norms, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of her life and the world around her in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839
Editor: Meryon, Charles Lewis, 1783-1877
EBook No.: 72166
Published: Nov 19, 2023
Downloads: 169
Language: English
Subject: Middle East -- Description and travel
Subject: Stanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839
Subject: Eccentrics and eccentricities -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: Nobility -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: British -- Middle East -- History -- 19th century
Subject: Women travelers -- Middle East -- Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope, as related by herself in conversations with her physician, vol. 2 (of 3)
Original Publication: London: Henry Colburn, 1846.
Credits: Carol Brown, Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope, as related by herself in conversations with her physician" is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work consists of personal reflections and anecdotes by Lady Hester Stanhope, a remarkable figure of her time, known for her close association with significant historical personalities, particularly William Pitt. The memoirs provide insights into her life, opinions, and experiences that shaped her interactions with some of the most prominent figures of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The opening portion introduces Lady Hester Stanhope, outlining her noble lineage and the implications it had on her life choices. The narrative begins with her reminiscing about her youth and familial ties, particularly her connection to Mr. Pitt and her subsequent disappointment with her financial situation after his death. Following her discontent in London society, she decides to leave England for life abroad, aiming to find greater purpose and independence. The memoir captures her engaging personality, reflections on aristocracy, and her disdain for societal norms, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of her life and the world around her in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Stanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839
Editor: Meryon, Charles Lewis, 1783-1877
EBook No.: 72166
Published: Nov 19, 2023
Downloads: 169
Language: English
Subject: Middle East -- Description and travel
Subject: Stanhope, Hester, Lady, 1776-1839
Subject: Eccentrics and eccentricities -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: Nobility -- Great Britain -- Biography
Subject: British -- Middle East -- History -- 19th century
Subject: Women travelers -- Middle East -- Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.