Lady Unknown: The Life Of Angela Burdett-Coutts
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Edna Healey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Edna Healey's Lady Unknown: The Life Of Angela Burdett-Coutts chronicles the extraordinary journey of one of Victorian England's most influential women. This compelling biography uncovers the remarkable philanthropic endeavors and personal challenges faced by Angela Burdett-Coutts, who inherited immense wealth and dedicated her life to social reform. Healey presents a vivid portrait of a woman who defied societal expectations, illustrating her significant impact on education, housing, and public health. The narrative details her close relationships with figures like Charles Dickens and the Duke of Wellington, offering a rich tapestry of 19th-century society. It is an inspiring account of a pioneering spirit whose legacy continues to resonate.
Author: Edna Healey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd, 1978
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Edna Healey's Lady Unknown: The Life Of Angela Burdett-Coutts chronicles the extraordinary journey of one of Victorian England's most influential women. This compelling biography uncovers the remarkable philanthropic endeavors and personal challenges faced by Angela Burdett-Coutts, who inherited immense wealth and dedicated her life to social reform. Healey presents a vivid portrait of a woman who defied societal expectations, illustrating her significant impact on education, housing, and public health. The narrative details her close relationships with figures like Charles Dickens and the Duke of Wellington, offering a rich tapestry of 19th-century society. It is an inspiring account of a pioneering spirit whose legacy continues to resonate.