Project Gutenberg 2007-03-13 Public domain in the USA. 172 Hicklin, John The "Ladies of Llangollen" as Sketched by Many Hands; with Notices of Other Objects of Interest in "That Sweetest of Vales" Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Transcribed from the 1847 Thomas Catherall edition by David Price. We would like to thank Llangollen Library, Denbighshire, for allowing access to the copy from which this transcription was made "The Ladies of Llangollen" by John Hicklin is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically in 1847. This book details the lives and close friendship of Lady Eleanor Butler and Miss Sarah Ponsonby, two women of nobility who chose to lead a life of celibacy in a secluded residence in the picturesque Vale of Llangollen, North Wales. Their story has intrigued many due to their unconventional choice to live together in a time when women's independence was limited, emphasizing themes of friendship, loyalty, and eccentricity. In the narrative, Hicklin provides a vivid account of how the two ladies, driven by mutual devotion and a desire for independence, eloped to Llangollen in the late 18th century. They built a charming cottage, Plas Newydd, adorned with beautiful gardens, and became known for their peculiar lifestyle, which included wearing men's clothing and engaging with numerous literary figures. Their secluded life attracted many visitors intrigued by their fame, resulting in a blend of admiration and gossip surrounding their relationship. The book concludes with reflections on their legacy, including the profound impact they had on their local community and the enduring memory of their remarkable friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Butler, Eleanor, Lady, 1739-1829 Ponsonby, Sarah, 1755-1831 Llangollen (Wales) CT Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - British 136442 136214 2024-10-09T07:36:48.773388 2023-09-09T09:42:12.104353 text/html text/html 133542 2007-03-13T14:29:58 text/html 49791 2007-03-13T14:32:16 text/html application/zip 119794 2024-10-09T07:36:53.877386 application/epub+zip 119256 2024-10-09T07:36:50.617377 application/epub+zip 119255 2024-10-09T07:36:49.435395 application/epub+zip 240038 2024-10-09T07:36:56.135369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224774 2024-10-09T07:36:53.146369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212151 2022-09-10T04:16:59.978605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 122949 122772 2024-10-09T07:36:48.339405 2023-09-09T09:42:11.769355 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 122764 2007-03-13T14:32:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 47580 2007-03-13T14:32:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19798 2024-10-09T07:36:56.267349 application/rdf+xml 13452 2024-10-09T07:36:49.977382 image/jpeg 3866 2024-10-09T07:36:49.705389 image/jpeg 115086 2024-10-09T07:36:48.785397 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog