Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope Volume 1 is a book written by Hester Lucy Stanhope in 1846. The book is a collection of conversations between Lady Hester Stanhope and her physician, detailing her life experiences and adventures. Lady Hester Stanhope was a British socialite who traveled extensively throughout the Middle East in the early 19th century. In the book, she recounts her travels, as well as her interactions with various political and religious figures, including Napoleon Bonaparte and the Druze community in Lebanon. The memoirs also provide insight into Lady Hester Stanhope's unconventional lifestyle, which included cross-dressing and living as a recluse in the mountains of Lebanon. Overall, Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope Volume 1 offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who defied social norms and lived life on her own terms.Comprising Her Opinions And Anecdotes Of Some Of The Most Remarkable Persons Of Her Time. In Three Volumes.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.
