The journal of Elizabeth Lady Holland (1791-1811) Volume 1 (of 2)

"The Journal of Elizabeth Lady Holland (1791-1811) Volume 1 (of 2)" by Holland is a historical journal from the early 1900's that opens the world of Elizabeth Vassall, who later becomes Lady Holland, during a time full of change, including a difficult marriage and a lively social scene. Readers can look forward to learning about her connections with important political and writing people from the late 1700s to the early 1800s, as expressed in her journal entries. The book starts with Elizabeth leaving England for Paris in June 1791, during the French Revolution, and attending events like the discussions in the National Assembly, and she describes her interactions with famous people, showing she was really interested in the politics of the time. As she travels through different European cities, she sees important cultural places and thinks about being alone, showing how a young woman deals with feeling lonely while big historical events are happening around her, and setting the scene for a look into her life and the world that shaped her.