Letters From England 1846 to 1849

Letters From England 1846 to 1849 is a collection of letters written by Elizabeth Davis Bancroft during her travels in England from 1846 to 1849. The book offers a unique perspective on the social, political, and cultural landscape of England during the mid-19th century. Bancroft, an American woman, provides insightful commentary on the customs and traditions of the English people, as well as her experiences visiting various cities and landmarks. The letters also detail her interactions with notable figures of the time, such as Charles Dickens, William Wordsworth, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The book is a fascinating look into the life of a traveler during the Victorian era and provides a valuable historical account of England during this period.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.