This book is a collection of selections from the diary of Nicholas Blundell Esq., a prominent British landowner who lived in the 18th century. The diary provides a fascinating perspective on the social and political climate of the time. The author has provided context and analysis that make the diary accessible to a general audience. 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.