Written by Anna Maria Russell, the Duchess of Bedford, and her chaplain, Henry Tattam, this memoir provides an intimate portrait of one of the most influential women in 19th-century English society. The book covers the early life of the duchess, her home and family, and her contributions to political and social causes of the day. The memoir is a poignant testament to the life and times of one of the most remarkable women of her age. 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.