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100 1 _aDobson, Austin,
_d1840-1921
245 1 0 _aHorace Walpole: A memoir :
_bWith an appendix of books printed at the Strawberry Hill Press
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-12-02
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAuthors, English -- 18th century -- Biography
653 _aLegislators -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs -- 18th century
653 _aArt -- Collectors and collecting -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aNobility -- Great Britain -- Biography
653 _aWalpole, Horace, 1717-1797
653 _aStrawberry Hill Press (Twickenham, London, England)
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760 -- Biography
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- George III, 1760-1820 -- Biography
653 _aTwickenham (London, England) -- Imprints
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53649
999 _c94483
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