The Jerningham Letters, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint): 1780-1843, Being Excerpts From the Correspondence and Diaries of the Honourable Lady Jerningham and of Her Daughter Lady Bedingfeld - Softcover

Frances Dillon Jerningham

 
9781331619321: The Jerningham Letters, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint): 1780-1843, Being Excerpts From the Correspondence and Diaries of the Honourable Lady Jerningham and of Her Daughter Lady Bedingfeld

Synopsis

A vivid glimpse into a royal-era circle of letters and diaries This collection presents excerpts from the Jerningham family correspondence and diaries, offering personal voices from 1780 to 1843. Read about social life, faith, travel, and day‑to‑day concerns that illuminate the world behind the pages of history.

Two centuries of letters unfold through intimate entries, capturing relationships, religion, and the shifting tides of English society. The book presents a window into private thoughts, formal duties, and the daily experiences of a prominent Catholic family and their circle.


  • Personal reflections on religion, family ties, and social etiquette

  • Snapshots of court life, travel, and notable acquaintances

  • Contemporary tone and voice that reveal hopes, worries, and loyalties



Ideal for readers of historical letters, 18th‑ and 19th‑century society, and Catholic‑diaspora perspectives, this edition invites discovery through firsthand voices and vivid details of the era.

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