Lord Wantage: A Memoir (1907) - Paperback

by Harriet Sarah Wantage (Author)

Lord Wantage: A Memoir is a biographical account of the life and achievements of Lord Wantage, written by his wife Harriet Sarah Wantage and published in 1907. The book chronicles Lord Wantage's rise to prominence as a successful businessman and philanthropist, as well as his contributions to the military and political spheres of Victorian England. Born in 1820 as Robert Loyd-Lindsay, Lord Wantage served in the Crimean War and was later appointed as a trustee of the British Museum. He was also a prominent member of the British Red Cross and the founder of the Wantage School of Nursing. The memoir provides insights into Lord Wantage's personal life, including his marriage to Harriet Sarah and their shared interests in philanthropy and social reform. It also includes anecdotes and reflections on Lord Wantage's relationships with notable figures of his time, such as Queen Victoria and Florence Nightingale. Overall, Lord Wantage: A Memoir offers a comprehensive portrait of a remarkable figure in Victorian England, highlighting his accomplishments and legacy as a philanthropist, military leader, and influential member of society.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.