The Grey Festival; Being A Narrative of the Proceedings Connected With the Dinner Given to Earl Grey

By John Black Gracie

Book Overview

""The Grey Festival"" is a historical account of the dinner held in honor of Earl Grey in Edinburgh on September 15, 1834. Written by John Black Gracie, the book provides a detailed narrative of the proceedings and the speeches given by various dignitaries and attendees. Earl Grey was a prominent political figure in the early 19th century, known for his role in passing the Reform Act of 1832 which expanded voting rights in Britain. The dinner was attended by many notable figures of the time, and the book offers a glimpse into the political and social atmosphere of the period. The author provides insights into the personalities and opinions of the attendees, as well as the cultural and historical significance of the event. Overall, ""The Grey Festival"" is a valuable resource for those interested in British history, politics, and culture during the early 19th century.And A Corrected Report Of The Speeches. With An Appendix Containing The Addresses Presented To The Noble Earl, And Other Documents.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: 1104392062
• ISBN13: 9781104392062
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"