A Portion of the Journal Kept by Thomas Raikes, from 1831-1847 Vol. 2Comprising Reminiscences of Social and Political Life in London and Paris During That Period |
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| Author:
| Raikes, Thomas |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Travel, Europe Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-04523-0 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2012 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $58.95 |
Book Description:
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The social world of 'dandy' Thomas Raikes (1777-1848) included some of the most influential people of his day. Raikes was best known for his diaries, extracts from which were published in four volumes from 1856 to 1857. In Volume 2, covering 1835 to mid-1836, Raikes describes Parisian life.
The social world of 'dandy' Thomas Raikes (1777-1848) included some of the most influential people of his day. Raikes was best known for his diaries, extracts from which were published in four volumes from 1856 to 1857. In Volume 2, covering 1835 to mid-1836, Raikes describes Parisian life.