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The Ladies! a Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty

The Ladies! a Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty

Barrington, E.

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Biographies GeneralGeneral ParentingWomen's Studies

ISBN10: 1417916222
ISBN13: 9781417916221
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 7 2004
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Ladies! A Shining Constellation of Wit and Beauty by E. Barrington is a book that celebrates the beauty and intelligence of women. The author showcases a variety of women from different backgrounds and professions, highlighting their achievements, talents, and unique personalities. The book is filled with inspiring stories of women who have made significant contributions to their communities and the world at large. From artists and writers to scientists and politicians, The Ladies! celebrates the diversity and strength of women. With beautiful illustrations and engaging prose, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to be inspired by the power of women.1922. Illustrated with portraits. In this collection of stories the author takes an imaginative stroll through the lives of ladies in history. Contents: The Diurnal of Mrs. Elizabeth Pepys, Had she Read her Husband's Diary; The Mystery of Stella, Why might not she and Vanessa have met?; My Lady Mary, To Dispel the Mystery of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu's quitting England in 1739; The Golden Vanity, a Story of the First Irish Beauties-the Gunnings; The Walpole Beauty, a Tale in Letters about Maria Walpole, Countess of Waldegrave, Duchess of Gloucester, Niece of Horace Walpole; A Bluestocking at Court, Why Fanny Burney, Madame D'Arblay, retired from Court in 1791; and The Darcys of Rosing, a Reintroduction to some of the characters of Miss Austen's novels.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.

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