Memoirs Of Robert Swan Stanley, The Alnwick Stanley Family, And A Few Of Their Contemporaries (1878)

Memoirs of Robert Swan Stanley, The Alnwick Stanley Family, and a Few of Their Contemporaries is a book written by Robert Swan Stanley and published in 1878. The book is a collection of memoirs and anecdotes about the author's life and the lives of his family members and acquaintances. The book begins with a detailed history of the Stanley family, tracing their lineage back to the 12th century. It then focuses on the author's own life, including his education, travels, and experiences as a member of Parliament. Throughout the book, Stanley shares stories about his family members, including his father, who was a prominent politician and member of the House of Commons. He also writes about his friendships with notable figures of the time, such as Charles Dickens and Benjamin Disraeli. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the British upper class during the 19th century, with detailed descriptions of social events, political debates, and cultural trends of the time. It is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of Britain during this period.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.