Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of the Life and Correspondence of Henry Reeve is a two-volume biography written by John Knox Laughton. The book chronicles the life of Henry Reeve, a prominent British journalist, translator, and editor who lived during the 19th century. The first volume covers Reeve's early life, education, and career as a barrister before he turned to journalism. It also explores his political views and involvement in various social and political causes, including his work as an advocate for the abolition of slavery. The second volume focuses on Reeve's later years, including his tenure as editor of the Edinburgh Review and his role in shaping British foreign policy. The book also includes a collection of Reeve's personal correspondence with notable figures of the time, such as Lord Palmerston and William Gladstone. Memoirs of the Life and Correspondence of Henry Reeve provides a detailed portrait of a significant figure in British intellectual and political history.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.
