Memoirs of Richard Lovell Edgeworth, Esq.: Begun by Himself (Classic Reprint)

Richard Lovell Edgeworth, Maria Edgeworth

ISBN 10: 1527758303 / ISBN 13: 9781527758308

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book presents a fascinating account of an Irish landownerââ â ¢s efforts to improve his estate and the lives of his tenants in the late 18th century. The author, writing from the perspective of his daughter, details his father's struggles to navigate the complexities of Irish society at a time marked by political upheaval and social unrest. The book offers a unique and intimate glimpse into the realities of land ownership in Ireland during this period, exploring themes of social responsibility, political reform, and the delicate balance between landlord and tenant. Readers will be captivated by the author's vivid portrayal of her father's character, his unwavering commitment to justice, and his attempts to bridge the gap between the landed gentry and the peasantry. This book provides invaluable insight into the social and political landscape of 18th-century Ireland, demonstrating how one manââ â ¢s actions, guided by principle and compassion, could shape the lives of those around him. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. Seller Inventory # 9781527758308_0

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Title: Memoirs of Richard Lovell Edgeworth, Esq.: ...

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Publication Date: 2018

Binding: Paperback

Condition: New

Book Type: print-on-demand item

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Excerpt from Memoirs of Richard Lovell Edgeworth, Esq.: Begun by Himself, and Concluded by His Daughter

Excepting a few passages, he never showed, even to his own family, what he had written of this account of his life; and when he was urged by them to continue it, he used to say, that he would leave the rest to be finished by his daughter Maria.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.