John Mitford, C. M.

Broschiertes Buch

Letters And Reminiscences Of The Reverend John Mitford

With A Sketch Of His Correspondent's Life (1891)

Beschreibung

""Letters and Reminiscences of the Reverend John Mitford: With a Sketch of His Correspondent's Life"" is a book published in 1891. The book is a collection of letters and memoirs written by the Reverend John Mitford, a prominent figure in the Church of England during the 19th century. The book provides a glimpse into the life and times of Mitford, as well as his relationships with other notable figures of the era.The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains letters written by Mitford to his family and friends, providing insight into his personal life and his views on various topics. The second part of the book contains reminiscences written by Mitford's correspondents, offering their own perspectives on Mitford's life and work.Throughout the book, readers will learn about Mitford's experiences as a clergyman, his travels throughout Europe, and his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including Charles Dickens and William Wordsworth. The book also provides a glimpse into the social and political climate of the 19th century, as Mitford and his correspondents discuss topics such as slavery, the American Civil War, and the rise of industrialization.Overall, ""Letters and Reminiscences of the Reverend John Mitford: With a Sketch of His Correspondent's Life"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in the Church of England during the 19th century, as well as the social and political climate of the time.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.

Autor

John (Jack) Mitford, (1782 - 1831), was a British naval officer, poet, and journalist. Thanks to the patronage of his distant relative, Lord Redesdale, he secured a position as a midshipman on the Victory, aged 13. He was present at the Battle of Hyères Islands on 13 July 1795 and, aboard the Zealot, at the disastrous attack on Santa Cruz in July 1797 and at the battle of the Nile on 1-2 August 1798. In 1811 he became embroiled in the Blackheath affair, after Lady Bridget Perceval, daughter-in-law of the Earl of Edgmont, got him involved in her campaign in support of Caroline, Princess of Wales. In 1818 he published a book of verse, The Poems of a British Sailor, written while at sea and while working for Lady Perceval; as well as his most famous work, The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy, a Poem in Four Cantos. Further books of poetry followed. As an editor, he worked on Scourge, or Monthly Exposure of Imposture and Folly (1811-1814); New Bon-Ton Magazine or the Telescope of the Times (1818-21); New London Rambler's Magazine (1828-30), and the Quizzical Gazette and Merry Companion. Despite his literary talent, his alcoholism and association with disreputable publishers-of obscene, libellous, or politically radical material-incurred him harsh criticism, including from William Howitt, who pronounced him 'one of the most deplorable instances of misused talents, and one of the most pitiable victims of intemperance and want of prudence.'

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 332
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 482g
• ISBN-13: 9781437118612
• ISBN-10: 1437118615
• Artikelnr.: 25521267