02868cam a22004093u 4500 53649 UtSlPG 20260610134233.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Dobson, Austin, 1840-1921 Horace Walpole: A memoir : With an appendix of books printed at the Strawberry Hill Press Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-12-02 Produced by Clarity, Christopher Wright, 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.) "Horace Walpole: A Memoir" by Austin Dobson is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The memoir details the life and legacy of Horace Walpole, an influential figure in British politics and culture, notably remembered as the son of Sir Robert Walpole, Britain’s first Prime Minister. The narrative covers Walpole's formative years, education, and travels, alongside anecdotes and insights into his character and literary contributions. At the start of this memoir, we are introduced to the Walpole family lineage and the origins of Horace Walpole, who was born on September 24, 1717. The narrative describes his childhood, education, and early influences, including a noteworthy anecdote of his childhood meeting with King George I. Additionally, the opening delves into the complicated relationship between Horace and his father, expressing both admiration and the contrasting nature of their personalities. It sets the stage for the exploration of Walpole's life, highlighting the events that shaped him into the significant literary and political figure he would become. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography Legislators -- Great Britain -- Biography Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century Art -- Collectors and collecting -- Great Britain -- Biography Nobility -- Great Britain -- Biography Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797 Strawberry Hill Press (Twickenham, London, England) Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760 -- Biography Great Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820 -- Biography Twickenham (London, England) -- Imprints https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53649 94483 94483