The Russian journals of Martha and Catherine Wilmot : being an account by two Irish ladies of their adventures in Russia as guests of the celebrated Princess Daschkaw, containing vivid descriptions of contemporary court life and society, and lively anecdotes of many interesting historical characters, 1803-1808 / edited, with an introduction and notes, by the Marchioness of Londonderry and H.M. Hyde
1934, First Edition. London : Macmillan and Co., Limited. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Boards dust-toned. Spine bands and panel edges slightly bumped and rubbed as with age. Internally, bright and clean. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #431255
Physical description; xxvi, 423 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects; Dashkova, E. R. (Ekaterina Romanovna) kni a gini a 1743-1810. Wilmot, Martha 1775-1873 ; Diaries. Wilmot, Catherine approximately 1773-1824 ; Diaries. 1801-1825. Courts and courtiers. Manners and customs. Travel. Social conditions. Russia Court and courtiers. Russia Social life and customs. Russia Description and travel. Russia.
Price: €30.00