Horace Walpole: A memoir With an appendix of books printed at the Strawberry Hill Press

"Horace Walpole: A Memoir" by Austin Dobson is a biographical exploration of a man deeply entwined with British power and artistic expression, Horace Walpole. The book traces Walpole's journey from his birth into a prominent political family, being the son of Britain's first Prime Minister, through his education and travels, revealing the experiences that molded him. Dobson shares stories and observations that bring Walpole's personality to life, while illustrating his relationship, full of admiration and contrast, with his famous father, and examining the key moments that defined him as a writer and a political presence.