This memoir is a loving tribute to the life and work of Maria Edgeworth, a prolific writer and intellectual figure of the early 19th century. Written by her stepmother, Frances Anne Beaufort Edgeworth, the memoir offers a personal perspective on Maria's achievements and legacy, and includes a selection of her letters that illuminate her personality and writing process. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.