Some Old Time Beauties by Thomson Willing
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"Some Old Time Beauties" by Thomson Willing is an illustrated collection focusing on historical portraits and the women they depict, crafted during the late 19th century. This work examines the lives and personalities of various beauties from English history, providing insights into their social status and influences. It likely aims to reveal not only their physical appearance as rendered by renowned artists but also the societal context in which these women lived.
The book provides a series of essays on notable figures such as Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, and Elizabeth, Duchess of Hamilton, among others. Each section gives a brief overview of the subject's life, highlighting their personal stories, contributions to society, and the legacies preserved through their portraits. Willing’s writing delves into the allure of beauty, fame, and the intricacies of the social structures that supported these women's public personas, portraying them not just as subjects of art but as influential figures in their respective eras. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Willing, Thomson, 1860-1898 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04025874 |
| Title |
Some Old Time Beauties After Portraits by the English Masters, with Embellishment and Comment |
| Contents | Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire -- Mary, Honorable Mrs. Graham -- Emma, Lady Hamilton -- Mrs. Sheridan -- Marguerite, Countess Blessington -- Mary Isabella, Duchess of Rutland -- Lavinia, Countess Spencer -- Elizabeth, Duchess of Hamilton -- Maria, Countess of Coventry -- Elizabeth, Countess Grosvenor. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Afra Ullah, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Biography |
| Subject | Women -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16079 |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 546 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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