{"product_id":"emma-darwin-wife-of-charles-darwin-a-century-of-family-letters-paperback-9781108011747","title":"Emma Darwin, Wife of Charles Darwin; A Century of Family Letters (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108011747","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eEmma Darwin, Wife of Charles Darwin\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Century of Family Letters\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally published in 1904, this is the second of two volumes of family letters by and to Emma Darwin.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eH. E. Litchfield (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108011747, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 22 April 2010\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e536 pages, 8 b\/w illus.\u003cbr\u003e21.6 x 3 x 14 cm, 0.67 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThis remarkable collection of private correspondence between Emma Darwin and members of her family, published in 1904, provides the reader with an enjoyable and informative account of prosperous middle-class life in the Victorian period, as well as a picture of an amusing, educated, and caring woman. Emma Darwin (1808–1896) was especially remembered for her patience and fortitude in dealing with her husband's long term illness, which became apparent shortly after their marriage. In nursing and humouring Charles through his many ups and downs, she was a crucial factor in her husband's scientific accomplishments. She was responsible for bringing up their large family, running their household, and hosting visits from relatives and scientists. This, the second of two volumes edited by her daughter Henrietta, covers the period from 1839 until Emma's death in 1896. The letters are organised chronologically, and the book includes delightful illustrations from the family archives.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Characteristics of Emma Darwin\u003cbr\u003e 2. 1840–1842\u003cbr\u003e 3. 1842\u003cbr\u003e 4. Down\u003cbr\u003e 5. 1843–1845\u003cbr\u003e 6. 1846\u003cbr\u003e 7. 1847–1848\u003cbr\u003e 8. 1849–1851\u003cbr\u003e 9. 1851\u003cbr\u003e 10. 1851–1853\u003cbr\u003e 11. 1853–1859\u003cbr\u003e 12. 1860–1869\u003cbr\u003e 13. 1870–1871\u003cbr\u003e 14. 1872–1876\u003cbr\u003e 15. 1876–1880\u003cbr\u003e 16. 1880–1882\u003cbr\u003e 17. 1882–1884\u003cbr\u003e 18. 1885–1888\u003cbr\u003e 19. 1888–1891\u003cbr\u003e 20. 1892–1895\u003cbr\u003e 21. 1896\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: British \u0026amp; Irish history [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on British \u0026amp; Irish history\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22British%20\u0026amp;%20Irish%20history%20%5BHBJD1%5D%22\"\u003eHBJD1\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913286148376,"sku":"9781108011747","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108011747i_bbeb760a-2e68-43d5-9d25-e52be0dde741.jpg?v=1694867538","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/emma-darwin-wife-of-charles-darwin-a-century-of-family-letters-paperback-9781108011747","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}