George Selwyn And His Contemporaries V4 - Jesse John Heneage

""George Selwyn and His Contemporaries V4: With Memoirs and Notes"" is a book written by John Heneage Jesse and published in 1844. The book is a biography of George Selwyn, an English politician and wit who lived in the 18th century. The book provides a detailed account of Selwyn's life, including his political career, his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, and his reputation as a witty conversationalist. In addition to Selwyn's life, the book also features biographical sketches of other notable figures from the same period, including Horace Walpole, Lord Chesterfield, and Samuel Johnson. The book is based on extensive research and includes many primary sources, such as letters and diaries. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Selwyn's life or the lives of his contemporaries. The book also includes footnotes and annotations to provide additional context and information. Overall, ""George Selwyn and His Contemporaries V4: With Memoirs and Notes"" is a comprehensive and informative biography of an important figure in English history, as well as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the social and political history of 18th century England.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: 9781436857673