Althorp Memoirs - Steinman, George Steinman
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The Althorp Memoirs is a book written by George Steinman and published in 1869. The book is a collection of biographical notices of six prominent women from the 17th century - Lady Denham, the Countess of Shrewsbury, the Countess of Falmouth, Mrs. Jenyns, the Duchess of Tyrconnel, and Lucy Walter. These women were known for their beauty, wit, and charm, and played important roles in the political and social circles of their time. Lady Denham was a wealthy widow who became a patron of the arts, while the Countess of Shrewsbury was a famous beauty who was involved in a scandalous love affair.…mehr

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The Althorp Memoirs is a book written by George Steinman and published in 1869. The book is a collection of biographical notices of six prominent women from the 17th century - Lady Denham, the Countess of Shrewsbury, the Countess of Falmouth, Mrs. Jenyns, the Duchess of Tyrconnel, and Lucy Walter. These women were known for their beauty, wit, and charm, and played important roles in the political and social circles of their time. Lady Denham was a wealthy widow who became a patron of the arts, while the Countess of Shrewsbury was a famous beauty who was involved in a scandalous love affair. The Countess of Falmouth was a close friend of King Charles II, and Mrs. Jenyns was a beloved hostess who entertained the literary elite of her time. The Duchess of Tyrconnel was a loyal supporter of King James II, and Lucy Walter was a mistress of King Charles II and the mother of his illegitimate son. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these remarkable women, and sheds light on the social and political climate of 17th century England.Six Ladies Whose Portraits Are To Be Found In The Picture Gallery Of His Excellency Earl Spencer.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.