A Silver-Plated Spoon
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John, Duke Of Bedford
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1959
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This engaging memoir offers a candid and often humorous look into the life of John, Duke of Bedford, as he navigates the complexities of aristocratic existence and the monumental task of preserving Woburn Abbey. It chronicles his unconventional efforts to transform his ancestral home into a thriving tourist attraction, detailing the challenges and triumphs of opening a stately home to the public. The narrative provides a unique glimpse into the changing landscape of the British aristocracy and the innovative spirit required to adapt to modern times. Readers will find a witty and insightful account of heritage, entrepreneurship, and personal resilience.
Author: John, Duke Of Bedford
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1959
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This engaging memoir offers a candid and often humorous look into the life of John, Duke of Bedford, as he navigates the complexities of aristocratic existence and the monumental task of preserving Woburn Abbey. It chronicles his unconventional efforts to transform his ancestral home into a thriving tourist attraction, detailing the challenges and triumphs of opening a stately home to the public. The narrative provides a unique glimpse into the changing landscape of the British aristocracy and the innovative spirit required to adapt to modern times. Readers will find a witty and insightful account of heritage, entrepreneurship, and personal resilience.