Manuscript of an account by John Cam Hobhouse of his visit to Switzerland between the summer of 1816 and October 1817., ? 1831-? 1854.
Scope and Contents
This manuscript recounts a visit Hobhouse made to Switzerland in 1816. It details meetings with Lord Byron and Madame de Stael, as well as other people and places Hobhouse encountered during his journey.
This work by Hobhouse was published by John Murray in 1859 as the first chapter of 'Italy : remarks made in several visits from the year 1816 to 1854'.
The language of the manuscript is English, but where a remark was made in French, Hobhouse has recorded it faithfully.
The manuscript is undated, but the watermarks of the paper on which it is written are of 1831 and 1854. Original foliation has been retained.
Dates
- Creation: ? 1831-? 1854.
Creator
Language of Materials
The contents are mostly in English, but some content is in French.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
9 Leaves
Arrangement
i + 8 folios.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
0425E
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Repository Details
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