Memorials Of Charles Scott Moncrieff - Joanna Ballard

""Memorials of Charles Scott Moncrieff and His Brother, John E. Scott Moncrieff"" is a biographical book written by Joanna Ballard in 1862. The book chronicles the lives of two brothers, Charles and John E. Scott Moncrieff, who were born in Scotland in the early 19th century. Charles was a lawyer, translator, and writer, best known for his English translation of Marcel Proust's ""In Search of Lost Time."" John was a soldier and traveler, who served in the British Army and explored various parts of the world, including India and Africa. The book provides an intimate portrait of the brothers, drawing on personal letters and anecdotes from family and friends. It also sheds light on the social and cultural milieu of the time, particularly in Scotland and England. Overall, ""Memorials of Charles Scott Moncrieff and His Brother, John E. Scott Moncrieff"" is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two remarkable men and their contributions to literature and exploration.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.

EAN: 9781104296070