| Author |
Holland, Elizabeth Vassall Fox, Lady, 1770-1845 |
| Editor |
Ilchester, Giles Stephen Holland Fox-Strangways, Earl of, 1874-1959 |
| Title |
The journal of Elizabeth Lady Holland (1791-1811) Volume 2 (of 2)
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| Original Publication |
London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1908.
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| Credits |
MWS, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"The Journal of Elizabeth Lady Holland (1791-1811) Volume 2" by Holland is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume captures the personal experiences and observations of Elizabeth Lady Holland during her travels across England and Wales from 1799 to 1811. It offers insights into her interactions with notable figures and her reflections on significant political events of the time, providing readers with a rich context of early 19th-century British society. At the start of this volume, Elizabeth documents her journey into Wales and other parts of England, starting with a visit to Oxford. She describes her encounters with various places and people, relaying her experiences with humor and a keen eye for detail. The opening includes her observations on the natural beauty of the English countryside, her critiques of social customs, and her thoughts on historical sites, such as old castles. Notably, her reflections are laced with a blend of personal sentiment, cultural commentary, and political awareness, making it clear that Lady Holland is a perceptive observer of her era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Holland, Elizabeth Vassall Fox, Lady, 1770-1845 -- Diaries
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73280 |
| Release Date |
Mar 28, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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