Sir William Gregory, Formerly Member Of Parliament And Sometime Governor Of Ceylon - William Henry Gregory - Bog

Sir William Gregory, Formerly Member of Parliament and Sometime Governor of Ceylon: An Autobiography is a memoir written by William Henry Gregory, a prominent British politician and colonial administrator. In this book, Gregory chronicles his life and career, from his early days as a member of the Irish gentry to his rise to political power in England and his appointment as governor of the British colony of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).Throughout the book, Gregory provides a detailed account of his experiences as a member of parliament, including his work on various committees and his involvement in key political debates of the time. He also discusses his role as governor of Ceylon, where he worked to modernize the colony's infrastructure and improve the lives of its citizens.In addition to his political career, Gregory writes about his personal life, including his marriage to a prominent socialite and his relationships with other notable figures of the era, such as Charles Dickens and William Gladstone.Overall, Sir William Gregory, Formerly Member of Parliament and Sometime Governor of Ceylon: An Autobiography offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent 19th-century politician and colonial administrator, as well as the political and social climate of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.