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THE BOYHOOD OF A GREAT KING

by A.M. Broadley

Published by Harper & Bros. 1st. 1906

Very good condition. An Account of the Early Years of the Life of His Majesty Edward VII. Limited edition of 125 copies on hand-made paper. Original red cloth, with gilt decoration and lettering. Top edge gilt. Colour frontispiece, 8 photogravures, numerous half-tone plates.

Book: book plate to front endpaper. Spine faded. A handsome copy.

Stock no. 987528

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Contents

  • INTRODUCTION
  • I. The Royal Nurseries and School-Rooms of the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries
  • II. The Upbringing of two Heiresses to the British Throne: Princess Charlotte of Wales (1796-1817), Princess Victoria (1819-1837)
  • III. The Accession, Coronation and Marriage of Queen Victoria
  • IV. Birth of the Prince of Wales, November 9, 1841
  • V. Three Years of Happy Childhood, 1842-1843-1844
  • VI. Who Shall Educate the Prince of Wales? The Good Advice of Philosophers, Pedagogues, Pamphleteers, and Mr Punch 1840-1845
  • VII. Nursery Days - first lessons and impressions Parental supervision (1843-1845).
  • VIII. Early Voyages and Early Letters, a Visit to Astley's, "Punch's" Celebrated Cartoon, the Duke of Cornwall Visits his Duchy 1845-1846
  • IX. From Governess to Tutor: Home Life at Windsor, Osborne and Balmoral 1847-1850
  • X. Early Theatrical Experiences and Reminiscences of King Edward VII. The Windsor Theatricals 1848-1858. Royal Nursery Plays and Tableaux 1853-1855. The Great Amateur Pantomime at Drury Lane 1855.
  • XI. Work and Play in the Early "Fifties" the Days of the Palace of Crystal 1850-1853
  • XII. England at War with Russia, the Prince of Wales's First Visit to France. A Drive Through Paris by the side of Napoleon III. Memories of Versailles and its Magnificence, 1854-1855.
  • XIII. Peace Proclaimed. Betrothal of the Princess Royal. A Walking Tour in Wessex 1856.
  • XIV. The Year of the Indian Mutiny. A Sojourn in Thine Lane with Albert Smith at Chamounix 1857.
  • XV. Confirmation of the Prince of Wales at Windsor. At the White Lodge. "Blarney" and Killarney. A Memorable Birthday and Historice Letter. Colonel and Knight of the Garter. Farewell to Boyhood 1858.
  • Index

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