Lord Frederick Hamilton

Broschiertes Buch

The Days Before Yesterday

Beschreibung

"The Days Before Yesterday" by Lord Frederick Hamilton is a fascinating memoir that offers a completely unique glimpse into the past due nineteenth and early 20th centuries. Written by means of a man who witnessed big historical events and social modifications, the book reflects on a bygone era with a mix of nostalgia and insight. Lord Hamilton, a British aristocrat, recounts his non-public reviews, offering readers a firsthand account of the demanding situations and triumphs of his time. The memoir covers a huge range of subjects, which include political landscapes, societal norms, and technological advancements. Lord Hamilton shares his observations on the evolving world around him, shooting the essence of a generation marked through industrialization, imperialism, and societal transformation. The narrative is characterised via its vibrant descriptions, presenting readers with an experience of the cultural and ancient milieu wherein the writer lived. Lord Frederick Hamilton's writing style combines an engaging storytelling approach with considerate reflections on the changing dynamics of his age. Through his eyes, readers benefit insights into the intricacies of British society, political landscapes, and the broader international context.

Autor

Lord Frederick Spencer Hamilton was a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom, the sixth son and thirteenth child of James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn and Lady Louisa Jane Russell. He served as Second Secretary of the Diplomatic Service from 1877 to 1884, as well as Member of Parliament for Manchester South West from 1885 to 1886 and North Tyrone from 1892 to 1895. Lord Frederick also wrote the three-volume collection of books, The Days Before Yesterday, Vanished Pomps of Yesterday, and Here, There, and Everywhere, which were initially published in 1920 by Hodder & Stoughton and marketed as My Yesterdays. These provide colorful, sometimes funny, and always well-written tales of his early life, diplomatic career, and travels. While serving as an aide-de-camp to Lord Lansdowne, then Governor-General of Canada, in Ottawa. Lord Frederick introduced skiing to Canada in January 1887, using skis he brought from Russia. As he recalls, he used to "slide down the toboggan slides in Ottawa, to universal derision." He was informed that they were "unsuitable for Canadian conditions and would never be popular in Canada."

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 180
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 235g
• ISBN-13: 9789361158933
• ISBN-10: 9361158937
• Artikelnr.: 69936992