Memoirs of Lady Fanshawe

Memoirs of Lady Fanshawe - Wife of Sir Richard Fanshawe, Bt., Ambassador from Charles II to the Courts of Portugal and Madrid.

Anne, Lady Fanshawe.Frontispiece From a painting formerly at Parsloes The Original Manuscript of the Fanshawe Memoirs Ware Park, Hertfordshire From an old print in the possession of R. T. Andrews, Esq. Parsloes, Essex Present day Sir Richard Fanshawe, Bart From a painting by Lely in the possession of Captain Stirling Anne, Lady Fanshawe From a painting by Lely in the possession of Captain Stirling The arrival of Catherine of Braganza at Portsmouth, on May 14, 1662 From a contemporary print The Queen's arrival at Whitehall, August 23, 1662 (vide Pepys' Diary of that date) From a contemporary print Anne, Lady Fanshawe From an old print in the possession of E. J. Fanshawe, Esq. Sir Richard Fanshawe, Bart From an engraving by Farthorne in the possession of E. J. Fanshawe, Esq. All Saints' Church, Hertford From an old print in the possession of R. T. Andrews, Esq. Monument in Ware Church Erected to the Memory of her husband by Lady Fanshawe It may, possibly, be thought unnecessary to prefix to this work a biographical sketch of the persons whose careers are faithfully related in it; and it may be considered an act of imprudence to place the cold and measured statements of an Editor in juxta-position with the nervous and glowing narrative of the amiable historian of the lives of her husband and herself. The latter objection, however true, ought not to prevent such remarks being made as may cause her labours to be better understood, and more highly appreciated; especially, as information can be supplied, and in a few instances, comments submitted, which may render that justice to the writer it was impossible for her to do to herself. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 6064
Author: Fanshawe, Ann
Release Date: Jul 1, 2004
Format: eBook
Language: English