Publisher's Synopsis
Annals and Legends of Calais with Sketches of Emigre Notabilities and Memoir of Lady Hamilton is a book written by Robert Bell Calton. The book is a historical account of Calais, a city in northern France, and its notable figures. It includes stories and legends about the city, as well as biographical sketches of emigres who fled to Calais during the French Revolution. The book also features a memoir of Lady Hamilton, a prominent figure in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, who was a close confidante of Lord Nelson and a muse for many artists. The memoir provides insight into her life and relationships, as well as her role in European politics and society. Overall, Annals and Legends of Calais with Sketches of Emigre Notabilities and Memoir of Lady Hamilton is a comprehensive historical work that offers a unique perspective on the people and events of Calais and Europe during a significant period of history.1852. An account of England's first attempt at colonization in the French town of Calais. Partial Contents: The capture and occupation of Calais; Calais transformed into an English Borough; Richard Turpyn, The Chronicler of Calais; Review of the English occupation of Calais; and Memoir of Lady Hamilton.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.
