George Selwyn: His Letters And His Life (1899)

By George Augustus Selwyn, Edward Stanley Roscoe, Helen Clergue

Book Overview

""George Selwyn: His Letters And His Life"" is a biographical work that delves into the life of George Augustus Selwyn, a prominent figure in 18th century British society. The book is primarily composed of Selwyn's personal letters, which provide insight into his relationships, interests, and political views. The letters are accompanied by commentary from the author, who provides historical context and analysis of Selwyn's life and times. The book covers Selwyn's early years as a member of parliament, his involvement in the court of King George III, and his friendships with notable figures such as Horace Walpole and John Wilkes. The author also explores Selwyn's reputation as a wit and socialite, as well as his controversial involvement in the slave trade. Overall, ""George Selwyn: His Letters And His Life"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th century British politics and society, as seen through the eyes of one of its most colorful characters.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165543133
• ISBN13: 9781165543137
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"