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100 1 _aHegermann-Lindencrone, L. de
_q(Lillie de),
_d1844-1928
245 1 4 _aThe Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-04
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912" by L. de Hegermann-Lindencrone is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the author's experiences as a diplomat's wife during her husband's postings in various cities across Europe and the United States. Through her letters, it likely delves into the intricacies of diplomatic life, societal expectations, and the challenges of navigating a world defined by formality and customs. The opening of the book sets a personal tone through letters addressed to the author's mother, describing her arrival in Washington in 1875, where she is immediately absorbed into the busy life of a diplomat's wife. Lillie recounts amusing incidents about her husband Johan, who is the Danish Minister, and gives a candid glimpse into the intricacies and often humorous nature of social engagements, from etiquette confusion to unique dinners. The letters mix descriptions of formal events with personal anecdotes, showcasing the blend of political importance and personal navigation required in diplomatic life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEurope -- Social life and customs
653 _aCourts and courtiers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13955
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