02773cam a22003613u 4500 10980 UtSlPG 20260610133249.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA MacCarthy, Desmond, 1877-1952 Lady John Russell: A Memoir with Selections from Her Diaries and Correspondence Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-02-01 E-text prepared by Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Susan Skinner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Lady John Russell: A Memoir with Selections from Her Diaries and Correspondence" edited by Desmond MacCarthy and Agatha Russell is a historical memoir published in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life of Frances Anna Maria Elliot, who later became Lady John Russell, interweaving her personal experiences with the political life of her husband, Lord John Russell, who served as Prime Minister of England. The memoir attempts to shed light on the significant events of her time, capturing the complexities of her character and her contributions as both a wife and a political figure. The opening of the memoir introduces Lady Fanny's early life, detailing her birth and upbringing at Minto House amidst a large family in a region marked by natural beauty and political significance. We learn about her formative years during a time of great social and political change, as she became aware of the socio-political landscape that shaped her worldview. The diary entries of her youth reveal her vibrant personality, her passion for nature, her strong familial bonds, and a budding interest in political matters, which became a central theme in her later life. As readers delve into this section, they find a richly painted portrait of a woman whose life intertwines with notable historical narratives, setting the stage for her evolution into a prominent figure in British society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 19th century Russell, John Russell, Earl, 1792-1878 Russell, Frances Anna Maria (Elliot) Russell, countess, 1815-1898 Harrison, Frederic, 1831-1923 McCarthy, Justin, 1830-1912 Russell, Agatha, lady, 1853- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10980 52429 52429