Book Description

The letter-bag of Lady Elizabeth Spencer-Stanhope is a collection of letters written by the Lady between 1812 and 1836. These letters, published after her death, offer a rare insight into the social life, fashion, and gossip of Regency England. A.M.W. Stirling introduces us to a fascinating woman whose correspondence with notable people of her day gives historians an invaluable tool for understanding the social landscape of this time period. 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.