Publisher's Synopsis
The Bonaparte-Patterson Marriage in 1803: And the Secret Correspondence on the Subject Never Before Made Public is a historical book written by William Thomas Roberts Saffell in 1873. The book is about the marriage between Jerome Bonaparte, the younger brother of Napoleon Bonaparte, and Elizabeth Patterson, an American socialite. The marriage took place in 1803 in Baltimore, Maryland, but was not recognized by the Bonaparte family or the French government. The book explores the secret correspondence between the two families and the political implications of the marriage. It also delves into the life of Elizabeth Patterson after the annulment of her marriage and her struggle for recognition and financial support from the Bonaparte family. The Bonaparte-Patterson Marriage in 1803 is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the Bonaparte family, early 19th-century politics, and the role of women in society.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.
