Richard Monckton Milnes V1: The Life, Letters And Friendships Of the First Lord Houghton is a comprehensive biography of Richard Monckton Milnes, the first Lord Houghton. Written by T. Wemyss Reid, this book covers Milnes' life, his letters, and his friendships in great detail.The book begins with a brief overview of Milnes' family background and early life, before delving into his education at Cambridge and his entry into politics. Reid goes on to explore Milnes' literary career, including his poetry and his work as a literary critic.Throughout the book, Reid also examines Milnes' relationships with various important figures of the time, including Charles Dickens, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and William Makepeace Thackeray. He also discusses Milnes' political and social views, as well as his involvement in various reform movements.Overall, Richard Monckton Milnes V1: The Life, Letters And Friendships Of the First Lord Houghton is a detailed and insightful biography of an important figure in 19th century literature and politics. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of this influential man, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian history and culture.In Two Volumes.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.