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William Pitt (Classic Reprint)
Excerpt from William Pitt Chatham, and of Lady Hester Grenville, daughter of 112031332313? Hester, Countess Temple, was born on the 28th of May 1759 1759. The child inherited a name which, at the time of his birth, was the most illustrious in the civilized world, and was pronounced by every Englishman with pride, and by every enemy of England with mingled admiration and terror. During the first year of his life, every month had its illuminations and bonfires, and every wind brought some messenger charged with joyful tidings and hostile standards. 10 In Westphalia the English infantry won a great battle which arrested the armies of Louis the Fifteenth in the midst of a career Of conquest: Bos...
An Authentic Account of the Part Taken by the Late Earl of Chatham in a Transaction Which Passed in the Beginning of the Year 1778 [microform]
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Lady Hester Stanhope
A sanitized biography which mentions Lady Stnhope's companion Elizabeth Williams without pointing out that they were lovers. It does admit that she adopted male attire, p. 121. See Thompson, C. J. S., The mysteries of sex (which ignore her lesbianism but dwells on her attire and masculine demeanor). See also article by Sharon McDonald, "The lady was a tomboy, " Washington blade, 3/16/84, which tells all.--D. Moore.
Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope; As Related by Herself in Conversations with Her Physician; Comprising Her Opinions and Anecdotes of Some of the M
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1845 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER II. Sir Nathaniel Wraxall's Memoirs--The three duchesses-- Anecdote of Mr. Rice--How Prime Ministers are employed on first taking office -- The Grenville make--P of W at Stowe -- Mr. Pitt and Mr. Sheridan -- Duke of H -- Mr. Pitt's disinterestedness exemplified--His life wasted iu the service of his country--Mr. Rose--Mr. Long--Mr. --Grounds at Walmer laid out hy Lady Hester--Mr. Pitt's deportment in retirement--His physiognomy -- How he got into debt -- Lord C...
Our Hanoverian Kings
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