02641cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000200012624501840014626400510033030000470038133600260042833700260045433800360048050000310051650800330054752014770058053400450205765300490210265300770215170000440222885600430227235086UtSlPG20260610133812.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02029418  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aClitherow, Mary10aGlimpses of King William IV. and Queen Adelaide :bIn Letters of the Late Miss Clitherow, of Boston House, Middlesex. With a Brief Account of Boston House and the Clitherow Family 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-01-26  aProduced by David McClamrock  a"Glimpses of King William IV. and Queen Adelaide" by Mary Clitherow is a historical account compiled in the early 20th century. The book offers readers a unique perspective on the private lives and social interactions of King William IV and Queen Adelaide, focusing on their relationships with their close friends rather than their public personas or political engagements. Set during the early to mid-19th century, it captures the essence of the royal court's ambience and the personal friendships that flourished outside of political intrigue.  The book primarily consists of letters written by Miss Mary Clitherow, providing a firsthand account of her interactions with the royal couple. Through these writings, readers are introduced to the Clitherow family and their home, Boston House, where the King and Queen frequently visited. The letters detail various social events, such as dinners and luncheons at royal residences, along with reflections on significant issues of their time, including political tensions and public health crises. Clitherow’s observations reveal the King’s character, his devotion to duty, and the Queen's empathetic nature, showcasing their simple yet profound humanity amidst the trappings of royalty. The narrative also touches upon their charitable endeavors and the warmth of their friendship with the Clitherow family, offering an intimate glimpse into a bygone era of British history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWilliam IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837  aAdelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-18491 aWhite, G. Cecilq(George Cecil),d1848-40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35086