The journal of Elizabeth Lady Holland (1791-1811) Volume 1 (of 2) by Holland

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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 1 (of 2)
Original Publication London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1908.
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)
Summary "The Journal of Elizabeth Lady Holland (1791-1811) Volume 1 (of 2)" by Holland is a historical memoir written in the early 20th century. This journal provides an intimate glimpse into the life of Elizabeth Vassall, later Lady Holland, detailing her experiences during a tumultuous period that included an unhappy marriage and the vibrant social landscape of her time. Through her writings, readers can anticipate insights into her relationships with prominent political and literary figures of the late 18th to early 19th century. At the start of the journal, Elizabeth recounts her departure from England to Paris in June 1791, a time marked by political upheaval and the early days of the French Revolution. She describes attending debates in the National Assembly and interacting with notable individuals, indicating her keen interest in the political currents of her era. The opening entries also reflect on her travels through various European cities, exploring cultural landmarks along with her personal reflections on her solitary existence, revealing a young woman grappling with isolation while surrounded by significant historical events. Lady Holland's evolving sentiments about her marriage, her intellectual pursuits, and the drawing challenges of her life set the stage for a deeper exploration of her character and societal influences in the subsequent entries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
Subject Holland, Elizabeth Vassall Fox, Lady, 1770-1845 -- Diaries
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EBook-No. 73222
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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