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Title: Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Sharon Joiner, Bryan Ness and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)" by Edward Gibbon is a collection of personal correspondence written in the late 18th century. The letters provide intimate insights into Gibbon’s life, reflecting on his experiences, opinions on political matters, and personal relationships during a time of significant historical change. This volume reveals the blend of intellectual engagement and daily life of one of the great historians, showcasing his thoughts on health, leisure, and public affairs. At the start of the volume, Gibbon addresses his stepmother, reassuring her of his well-being and detailing his recent activities. He mentions his election as a member of Parliament and reflects on the social life he enjoys, including plans to spend time at his country house in Brighthelmstone. Gibbon expresses his sentiments towards various friends, discusses his health and contentment during the summer, and alludes to significant events affecting his social and political circles. The opening letters set a personal tone, revealing not just Gibbon's individual character, but also the societal intrigues of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794

Editor: Prothero, Rowland E. (Rowland Edmund), Baron Ernle, 1851-1937

EBook No.: 42632

Published: May 3, 2013

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 18th century

Subject: Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794

Subject: Historians -- Great Britain -- Correspondence

Subject: Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794 -- Correspondence

Subject: Scholars -- Great Britain -- Correspondence

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)

Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Sharon Joiner, Bryan Ness and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 2 (of 2)" by Edward Gibbon is a collection of personal correspondence written in the late 18th century. The letters provide intimate insights into Gibbon’s life, reflecting on his experiences, opinions on political matters, and personal relationships during a time of significant historical change. This volume reveals the blend of intellectual engagement and daily life of one of the great historians, showcasing his thoughts on health, leisure, and public affairs. At the start of the volume, Gibbon addresses his stepmother, reassuring her of his well-being and detailing his recent activities. He mentions his election as a member of Parliament and reflects on the social life he enjoys, including plans to spend time at his country house in Brighthelmstone. Gibbon expresses his sentiments towards various friends, discusses his health and contentment during the summer, and alludes to significant events affecting his social and political circles. The opening letters set a personal tone, revealing not just Gibbon's individual character, but also the societal intrigues of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794

Editor: Prothero, Rowland E. (Rowland Edmund), Baron Ernle, 1851-1937

EBook No.: 42632

Published: May 3, 2013

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 18th century

Subject: Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794

Subject: Historians -- Great Britain -- Correspondence

Subject: Gibbon, Edward, 1737-1794 -- Correspondence

Subject: Scholars -- Great Britain -- Correspondence

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.