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Synopsis
The Diaries of a Duchess is a historical book that features extracts from the personal diaries of Elizabeth Seymour Percy, the first Duchess of Northumberland. The diary entries cover a period of 60 years, from 1716 to 1776, and provide a fascinating insight into the life of an aristocratic woman during the Georgian era. The book is edited by Northumberland, who has carefully selected and transcribed the most interesting and revealing entries from the diaries. The entries cover a wide range of topics, including family life, social events, political intrigue, and personal reflections on love and loss. The book also includes an introduction that provides context for the diaries, as well as annotations and footnotes that help to explain historical references and events. Overall, The Diaries of a Duchess is a captivating read that offers a unique perspective on life in 18th century England.This is a new release of the original 1927 edition.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.