02598cam a22003493u 4500 58332 UtSlPG 20260610134338.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Knight, Ellis Cornelia, 1757-1837 Autobiography of Miss Cornelia Knight, lady companion to the Princess Charlotte of Wales, Volume 1 (of 2) : with extracts from her journals and anecdote books Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-11-24 Produced by MWS, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Autobiography of Miss Cornelia Knight" is a historical account detailing the life of Cornelia Knight, a lady companion to Princess Charlotte of Wales, written in the 19th century. The work provides insights into the intricacies of royal life, society, and events surrounding the British monarchy in a transformative period of history. The narrative weaves together personal anecdotes, reflections, and historical context, highlighting Knight's experiences in various European courts. The opening of the autobiography introduces Cornelia Knight as a profoundly educated daughter of an esteemed naval officer, sharing her early years spent amidst many notable personalities, including Dr. Samuel Johnson and Sir Joshua Reynolds. It explores her childhood experiences, education, and social interactions that shaped her worldview. As the narrative unfolds, readers learn about Knight’s profound relationships and her eventual role at the royal court, along with her impressions of significant historical figures and events, setting the stage for an engaging exploration of her life and the society of her time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Princesses -- Great Britain -- Biography Charlotte Augusta, Princess of Great Britain, 1796-1817 Knight, Ellis Cornelia, 1757-1837 Ladies-in-waiting -- Great Britain -- Biography Kaye, John William, Sir, 1814-1876 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58332 99159 99159