Memoir of Elizabeth Carter (1844)

Memoir of Elizabeth Carter (1844) is a biographical account written by Louisa Jane Hall about the life of Elizabeth Carter, a prominent 18th-century English scholar and writer. The book details Carter's upbringing in a wealthy family, her education, and her eventual rise to fame as a respected intellectual figure. It also explores Carter's relationships with other notable figures of the time, including Samuel Johnson and Catherine Talbot. Hall's memoir provides insight into Carter's personal life, including her struggles with health issues and her decision to remain unmarried. Overall, Memoir of Elizabeth Carter offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman and sheds light on the intellectual and cultural landscape of 18th-century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.