The Story of Two Noble Lives Being Memorials of Charlotte, Countess Canning and Louisa Marchioness of Waterford Part One (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417944767)

The Story of Two Noble Lives is a biographical book written by Augustus J. C. Hare. The book is divided into two volumes and serves as a memorial to two remarkable women, Charlotte, Countess Canning and Louisa Marchioness of Waterford. The first volume is dedicated to Charlotte, Countess Canning, who was the wife of Charles Canning, the first Viceroy of India. Charlotte was known for her intelligence, wit, and charm, and she played a significant role in the social and political life of India during her husband's tenure. The book provides a detailed account of her life, including her childhood, marriage, and her contributions to Indian society.The second volume is dedicated to Louisa Marchioness of Waterford, who was a talented artist and philanthropist. Louisa was known for her watercolor paintings, which depicted scenes from everyday life in rural England. She was also actively involved in charitable work, particularly in the education of young girls. The book provides a detailed account of her life, including her childhood, marriage, and her contributions to the arts and philanthropy.Overall, The Story of Two Noble Lives is a tribute to two remarkable women who made significant contributions to their respective fields. The book provides a fascinating insight into their lives, and their legacies continue to inspire people today.1893. Victorian writer Hare tells the story of two gifted and beautiful sisters, well known and greatly beloved in their lifetime; Charlotte, Lady Canning, Lady-in-Waiting to Queen Victoria and wife of the First Viceroy of India and her younger sister Louisa, Lady Waterford. Contents: Paris; At Bure, Paris and Highcliffe; Carlton House Terrace; Curraghmore. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Augustus John Cuthbert Hare
ISBN-10: 1417944765
ISBN-13: 9781417944767
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/20/2004
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d