Recollections Of Sixty Years, 1833-1893: Political, Social, And Sportive (1893)

By George Melly

Book Overview

Recollections Of Sixty Years, 1833-1893: Political, Social, And Sportive is a book written by George Melly and first published in 1893. The book is a memoir that covers the author's experiences over a period of sixty years, from 1833 to 1893. The book is divided into three sections: political, social, and sportive. In the political section, Melly discusses his involvement in politics, including his experiences as a member of parliament and his views on various political issues of the time. He also reflects on his friendships with notable politicians of the era, such as William Ewart Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli.The social section of the book focuses on Melly's experiences in high society, including his interactions with royalty and other members of the aristocracy. He also discusses his travels and encounters with notable cultural figures, such as Charles Dickens and William Makepeace Thackeray.The final section of the book, sportive, covers Melly's passion for sports, particularly cricket and horse racing. He discusses his experiences as a player and spectator, as well as his insights into the sporting world of the time.Overall, Recollections Of Sixty Years, 1833-1893: Political, Social, And Sportive provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of a prominent figure in Victorian society, offering a unique perspective on the politics, culture, and sporting events of the era.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120792606
• ISBN13: 9781120792600
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"