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- An Autobiography

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Sir William Gregory, Formerly Member Of Parliament And Sometime Governor Of Ceylon: An Autobiography is a book written by William Henry Gregory, a British politician, writer, and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) from 1872 to 1877. The book is an account of Gregory's life, starting from his childhood in Ireland to his political career in England and his tenure as the Governor of Ceylon. The book provides an insight into the political and social climate of 19th century Britain and Ceylon, and sheds light on the challenges faced by colonial administrators in managing a diverse and complex society. It also offers a glimpse into Gregory's personal life, including his marriage to the actress and writer Lady Gregory, and his involvement in the literary and cultural circles of his time. Overall, Sir William Gregory, Formerly Member Of Parliament And Sometime Governor Of Ceylon: An Autobiography is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the life and times of a prominent figure in British colonial history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163481257
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 414
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x27 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 776 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. december 2024
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Sir William Gregory, Formerly Member Of Parliament And Sometime Governor Of Ceylon: An Autobiography is a book written by William Henry Gregory, a British politician, writer, and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) from 1872 to 1877. The book is an account of Gregory's life, starting from his childhood in Ireland to his political career in England and his tenure as the Governor of Ceylon. The book provides an insight into the political and social climate of 19th century Britain and Ceylon, and sheds light on the challenges faced by colonial administrators in managing a diverse and complex society. It also offers a glimpse into Gregory's personal life, including his marriage to the actress and writer Lady Gregory, and his involvement in the literary and cultural circles of his time. Overall, Sir William Gregory, Formerly Member Of Parliament And Sometime Governor Of Ceylon: An Autobiography is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the life and times of a prominent figure in British colonial history.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.

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