Publisher's Synopsis
The Diary of Frances Lady Shelley, 1787-1817 is a book edited by Richard Edgcumbe that was first published in 1912. The book is a collection of diary entries written by Lady Frances Shelley, the wife of Sir Timothy Shelley, a wealthy landowner and politician in England. The diary covers a period of thirty years, from 1787 to 1817, and provides a fascinating insight into the life of a wealthy and privileged woman during this time.The diary entries cover a wide range of topics, including Lady Shelley's daily life, her relationships with family and friends, her travels, and her thoughts and opinions on various social and political issues of the day. Lady Shelley was a keen observer of the world around her, and her diary provides a valuable historical record of life in England during this period.In addition to the diary entries, the book also includes an introduction by Richard Edgcumbe, which provides background information on Lady Shelley and her family, as well as a detailed analysis of the diary itself. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and provides a unique perspective on the life of a woman of privilege during this time.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.
