The story of the Edgeworth Family, if it were properly told, should be as long as the Arabian Nights themselves; the thousand and one cheerful intelligent members of the circle, the amusing friends and relations, the chaiming surroundings, the cheerhil hospitable home, all go to make up an almost unique history of a county family of great parts and no little character. The Edgewoiths were people of good means and position, and their rental, we are told, amounted to nearly ¿£3000 a year. At one time there was some talk of a peerage for Mr. Edgeworth, but he was considered too independent for a peerage,
The family tradition seems to have been unconventional and spirited always. There are records still extant in the present Mr. Edgeworth's possession,-papers of most wonderful vitality for parchment,-where you may read passionate remonstrances and adjurations from greatgrandfathers to great-great-grandfathers, and where grcat-great-grandmothers rush into the discussion with vehement spel
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The family tradition seems to have been unconventional and spirited always. There are records still extant in the present Mr. Edgeworth's possession,-papers of most wonderful vitality for parchment,-where you may read passionate remonstrances and adjurations from greatgrandfathers to great-great-grandfathers, and where grcat-great-grandmothers rush into the discussion with vehement spel
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org
