Bøger af Elizabeth Davis Bancroft

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""Letters From England 1846 to 1849"" is a collection of personal letters written by Elizabeth Davis Bancroft during her travels in England from 1846 to 1849. The book provides a unique glimpse into English society during the mid-19th century through the eyes of an American woman. Bancroft's letters cover a wide range of topics, including her observations of English culture, politics, and society, as well as her personal experiences and interactions with notable figures of the time. The book is a fascinating historical document that offers valuable insight into the social and cultural landscape of England during the Victorian era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, travel, or women's studies.My dear Sons: . . . Yesterday we dined at Macready's and met quite a new, and to us, a most agreeable circle. There was Carlyle, who talked all dinner-time in his broad Scotch, in the most inimitable way. He is full of wit, and happened to get upon James I., upon which topic he was superb. Then there was Babbage, the great mathematician, Fonblanc, the editor of the EXAMINER, etc.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.