Vere Foster Livres






Vere Foster's Landscape Painting for Beginners
- 52pages
- 2 heures de lecture
The book, originally published in 1883, offers a reprint of a classic work that captures the essence of its time. It provides insights into the historical context and themes relevant to its era, making it a valuable resource for readers interested in literature from that period. The reprint aims to preserve the original text, allowing a new generation to experience its significance and style.
The Two Duchesses
Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, Elizabeth, Duchess of Devonshire. Family correspondence of and relating to Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, Elizabeth, Duchess of Devonshire, Earl of Bristol
- 544pages
- 20 heures de lecture
Family correspondence reveals the lives and relationships of Georgiana and Elizabeth, both Duchesses of Devonshire, alongside the Earl of Bristol. This reprint of the 1898 edition offers an authentic glimpse into their personal letters, highlighting their experiences and societal roles in the 18th century. The correspondence provides insight into the dynamics of aristocratic life and the challenges faced by women of their status during that era.
The Two Duchesses, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, Elizabeth, Duchess of Devonshire
- 544pages
- 20 heures de lecture
Featuring the lives of two prominent figures in British society, this reprint explores the intertwined stories of Georgiana and Elizabeth, both Duchesses of Devonshire. The narrative delves into their personal struggles, societal roles, and the complexities of their relationships within the aristocracy of the late 18th century. This edition preserves the historical context and insights of the original 1898 publication, offering readers a glimpse into the lives of these influential women.
'The Two Duchesses' is family correspondence of and relating to Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, Elizabeth, Duchess of Devonshire, Earl of Bristol (Bishop of Derry), the Countess of Bristol, Lord Byron, the Earl of Aberdeen, Sir Augustus Foster and others 1777-1859, focusing on the period from America's independence to the fall of Napoleon.