Mrs Catherine Hutton Beale (12 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers on a journey through the life of Catherine Hutton, daughter of the renowned Birmingham historian William Hutton. The author, her cousin, presents a collection of Catherine's letters and reminiscences, offering a vivid portrait of a remarkable woman living in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Through Catherine's words, readers gain insight into the social customs, fashions, and daily life of a woman of her time, experiencing the world through her eyes as she attends balls, plays, and visits friends and family. The book delves into her personal experiences, exploring her love of learning, her passion for dance, and her evolving views on religion and society. Beyond personal anecdotes, Catherine's letters also touch upon historical events of the era, including the Gordon Riots of 1780 and the Priestley Riots of 1791. This book offers a captivating window into the life of a spirited woman living in a time of significant social and political change, revealing the complexities of her world and her own personal growth within it. 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. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a rich exploration of the lives of the Coltman family of Leicester, a family of literary characters with deep connections to the writer Catherine Hutton. It provides a unique glimpse into the world of the British landed gentry during the 18th and 19th centuries, their social customs, and their patronage of arts and culture. Through the letters of Catherine Hutton and other family members, the book offers an intimate portrayal of provincial life, the changing relationships within the family, and the intellectual and artistic pursuits of the time. The author's meticulous research and insightful commentary illuminate the significance of family history and its impact on the development of individual character and cultural heritage. The book is a valuable resource for historians, biographers, and anyone interested in the social and literary landscape of 18th-century Britain. 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. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Large octavo, 264 pages, index, list of subscribers. Decorated covers with some splodges on the front (please see photographs), a brief biography has been neatly pasted on to the front free endpaper.

250pp. Portrait frontispiece. Decorated cloth boards, browned on spine & worn at head of spine. Good.