Author: Lady Frances Winckley ShelleyPublisher:
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Languages : en
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The Diary of Frances Lady Shelley ...
Author: Lady Frances Winckley ShelleyPublisher:
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The Diary of Frances Lady Shelley
Author: Frances ShelleyThe Diary of Frances Lady Shelley ...
Author: Lady Frances Winckley ShelleyPublisher:
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Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 438
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DIARY OF FRANCES LADY SHELLEY,
Author: FRANCES. SHELLEYPublisher:
ISBN: 9781033097052
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THE DIARY OF FRANCES LADY SHELLEY 1818-1873
Author: RICHARD EDGCUMBEThe Diary of Frances Lady Shelley 1818-1873
Author: Deputy Curator Metalwork Department Richard EdgcumbePublisher: Theclassics.Us
ISBN: 9781230430614
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Languages : en
Pages : 138
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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. 1913 edition. Excerpt: ... 1823 ORIGIN OF "BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR" 117 couple had been left alone, violent and continuous screams were heard proceeding from the bridal chamber. The door was found to be locked, and, upon being forced open, the bridegroom was found lying on the floor, stabbed and weltering in his blood. In the corner of the large fireplace sat the bride in a state of uncontrollable phrensy. This condition of mind continued, without intermission, until the hour of her death. She did not long survive, and with the exception of the few words, 'Ye hae taen up your bonnie bridegroom," mentioned by Sir Walter Scott, she never spoke again. "The natural conclusion drawn from these tragic events--a conclusion which seems to have been assumed by Sir Walter--was that the unhappy and distracted victim, seeing no other means of escape from a fate which she held in abhorrence, had in a fit of desperation inflicted the fatal wound upon her selfish and unfeeling husband. But in justice to the memory of our unhappy relative we may be permitted to regret that Sir Walter Scott had not been informed of a tradition long current in that part of the country where this tragic event took place. From the circumstance that the window of the bridal chamber had been found wide open it is conjectured that her lover, Lord Rutherford, had during the bustle and confusion incidental to the preparation of the marriage feast--perhaps with the connivance of some servant--contrived to conceal himself in the bridal chamber. That he had fought with and severely wounded his rival, and had escaped through the window which overlooked the garden. "This is the more probable owing to the fact that young Baldoon--to the last moment of his life--absolutely refused to make any statement whatever. It...
The Diary of Frances, Lady Shelley. Vol. II. 1818-1873
Author: Lady Frances ShelleyThe Diary Of Frances Lady Shelley 1818-1873
Author: Richard EdgcumbePublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020158957
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A glimpse into the private life of a prominent British aristocrat, Frances Shelley, through an intimate and detailed diary spanning five decades. The entries chronicle her travels, socializing, and friendships with the likes of Mary Shelley and Lord Byron, as well as her personal struggles and opinions on societal issues. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Diary of Frances Lady Shelley, Vol. 2
Author: Frances ShelleyPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780483508842
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 446
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Excerpt from The Diary of Frances Lady Shelley, Vol. 2: 1818-1873 The favourable reception given on both sides of the Atlantic to the first portion of this work seems to justify the publication of this volume. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Diary of Frances Lady Shelley 1818-1873
Author: Deputy Curator Metalwork Department Richard EdgcumbePublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781343283978
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 460
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.