Contemporary Account of the Separation of Lord and Lady Byron

""Contemporary Account of the Separation of Lord and Lady Byron: Also of the Destruction of Lord Byron's Memoirs"" is a book written by John Cam Hobhouse in 1870. The book provides a detailed account of the separation of Lord and Lady Byron, as well as the destruction of Lord Byron's memoirs. The author, who was a close friend of Lord Byron, offers a unique perspective on the events that led to the separation of the couple and the subsequent destruction of the memoirs.The book begins with a brief overview of Lord Byron's life and his marriage to Lady Byron. It then delves into the events that led to their separation, including allegations of infidelity and mental instability. The author provides a detailed account of the legal proceedings that followed, including the custody battle over their daughter, Ada Lovelace.The second part of the book focuses on the destruction of Lord Byron's memoirs. The author explains how Lord Byron had entrusted his memoirs to his close friend, John Cam Hobhouse, with the instruction to publish them after his death. However, Lady Byron was vehemently opposed to the publication of the memoirs and sought to have them destroyed. The author describes how Lady Byron enlisted the help of her lawyer, John Murray, to destroy the manuscript.Overall, ""Contemporary Account of the Separation of Lord and Lady Byron: Also of the Destruction of Lord Byron's Memoirs"" provides a fascinating insight into the personal life of one of the greatest poets of the Romantic era. It offers a unique perspective on the events that led to the separation of Lord and Lady Byron, as well as the destruction of his memoirs, which remain one of the great literary mysteries of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.