Long, Long Ago: An Autobiography (1856)

By Mary Lisle

Book Overview

Long, Long Ago: An Autobiography is a memoir written by Mary Lisle and originally published in 1856. The book chronicles the author's life from her childhood in rural England to her experiences as a governess in France and Germany. Lisle also details her travels throughout Europe and her encounters with notable figures of the time, including Napoleon Bonaparte and Lord Byron. The book offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the 19th century, as well as the challenges faced by women during this time period. Overall, Long, Long Ago provides a fascinating and personal account of a woman's life in the 1800s.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: 1165607700
• ISBN13: 9781165607709
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"