Letters Of Mrs. Elizabeth Montagu With Some Of The Letters Of Her Correspondents V1

By Elizabeth Montagu

Book Overview

The book ""Letters Of Mrs. Elizabeth Montagu With Some Of The Letters Of Her Correspondents V1"" is a collection of letters written by Elizabeth Montagu, a prominent figure in 18th century British society. The book includes letters written by Montagu to various friends and acquaintances, as well as letters written to her by others. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including literature, politics, and social events. Montagu was known for her wit and intelligence, and her letters provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of the British elite during this time period. The book is the first volume in a series of collections of Montagu's letters, and is an important resource for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of 18th century Britain.In Three Volumes. Elizabeth Montagu Is Considered One Of The Leading Lights Of A Group Of Independently Minded English Women In Mid 18th Century London. The Group, Known As The Bluestockings, Held Literary Evenings, In Direct Imitation Of The Established Salons Of Paris, To Which Well-Known Men Of Letters Would Be Invited As Guests To Encourage Discussion. Mrs. Elizabeth Montagu, Was A Powerful And Rich Figure In London Society, She Was The Cousin Of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Who Brought Smallpox Inoculation Back From Turkey.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: 142862113X
• ISBN13: 9781428621138
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"