Letters from the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu 1709 to 1762

""Letters from the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu 1709 to 1762"" is a collection of letters written by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, a prominent figure in 18th century English society. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from her travels throughout Europe and the Middle East, to her observations on the politics and culture of her time. Lady Montagu was known for her wit and intelligence, and her letters offer a fascinating insight into the world of the English upper class during this period. The book also includes an introduction by the editor, providing historical context and background information on Lady Montagu's life and times. Overall, ""Letters from the Right Honourable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu 1709 to 1762"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of 18th century England and the life of one of its most fascinating figures.1906. Besides presenting a vivid picture of manners in a picturesque age, they contain a unique series of impressions from foreign courts seldom visited and nowhere else so intimately described. Lady Mary was the wife of a popular ambassador and, wielding the charm of a strong personality, was enabled to see and hear many things of which the ordinary traveler, or resident abroad, knew-and knows-little or nothing. Originally written, for the most part, to her sisters, her daughter, or to very intimate friends, her Letters are unusually detailed and frank. She was a keen observer, not superior to the love of gossip with a quick eye for the telling features of a story or situation, and an easy, effective style.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.