Excerpt from Before and After Waterloo: Letters From Edward Stanley, Sometime Bishop of Norwich 1802; 1814; 1816
The writer, Edward Stanley, was for thirty-three years an active country clergyman, and for twelve years more a no less active bishop, at a time when such activity was uncommon, though not so rare as is sometimes now supposed.
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Excerpt from Before and After Waterloo: Letters From Edward Stanley, Sometime Bishop of Norwich 1802; 1814; 1816
The writer, Edward Stanley, was for thirty-three years an active country clergyman, and for twelve years more a no less active bishop, at a time when such activity was uncommon, though not so rare as is sometimes now supposed.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Before and After Waterloo: Letters From Edward Stanley, Sometime Bishop of Norwich 1802; 1814; 1816
The originals of most of the letters now published are, with the drawings that illustrate them, at Llanfawr, Holyhead.
Some extracts from these letters have already appeared in the "Early Married Life of Maria Josepha, Lady Stanley," but are here inserted again by kind permission of Messrs. Longman, and complete Bishop Stanley's correspondence.
Portions of letters quoted in Dean Stanley's volume, "Edward and Catherine Stanley," have also been used with Messrs. Murray's consent.
In addition to the MSS. at Llanfawr, Lord Stanley of Alderly has kindly contributed some original letters in his possession.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a fascinating collection of letters written by Bishop Edward Stanley on his travels through Europe during the opening years of the 19th century. They provide a rare and insightful glimpse into the social, political, and cultural transformations that were unfolding across the continent at this pivotal time in history. After the Peace of Amiens, the author embarks on his first trip abroad, eager to explore France. His letters vividly capture the complexities and contradictions of a nation still reeling from the effects of the Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. He witnesses first-hand the clash between old traditions and new revolutionary ideas, observing everything from the grandeur of the Louvre to the poverty of the French countryside. His detailed descriptions of Paris, Geneva, Italy, Spain, and other locales offer a rich and nuanced portrait of Europe in transition. Through the author's keen observations and thoughtful reflections, this book illuminates the complexities of a continent grappling with profound change, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in European history, travel writing, or the life and times of Bishop Edward Stanley. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331187486_0
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