Publisher's Synopsis
""More Leaves From the Journal of A Life in the Highlands From 1862 to 1882"" is a collection of personal diary entries from Queen Victoria of England, chronicling her experiences and observations during her time spent in the Scottish Highlands. The entries cover a period of twenty years, from 1862 to 1882, and offer a unique insight into the daily life of the queen, as well as the social and political landscape of the time. The book includes details about the queen's relationships with her family and friends, as well as her thoughts on various events and issues of the era, such as the Irish question and the Franco-Prussian War. The entries also provide a glimpse into the queen's interests, including her love of nature and her passion for painting. Overall, ""More Leaves From the Journal of A Life in the Highlands From 1862 to 1882"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most iconic figures in British history.1884. After the death of Prince Albert and the beginning of her long period of mourning, Victoria withdrew from public view. But she did not wholly vanish from public life, for she reappeared as an author through her published accounts of the world around Balmoral, her Scottish retreat and the backdrop for her great friendship with John Brown. The theme of the book is described Queen Victoria as how her sad and suffering heart was soothed and cheered by the excursions and incidents it recounts.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.
