A Letter from the Countess of Nithsdale: With Remarks by Sheffield Grace (1827)

A Letter From The Countess Of Nithsdale: With Remarks By Sheffield Grace (1827) is a book written by Winifred Maxwell Nithsdale. The book is a collection of letters written by Winifred to her husband, Lord Nithsdale, during his imprisonment in the Tower of London after his involvement in the Jacobite Rising of 1715. The letters describe Winifred's attempts to secure her husband's release and her own escape from London to France. The book also includes remarks by Sheffield Grace, who provides historical context and analysis of the events described in the letters. Grace discusses the political and social climate of the time, as well as the role of women in the Jacobite movement. Overall, A Letter From The Countess Of Nithsdale: With Remarks By Sheffield Grace (1827) provides a unique perspective on the Jacobite Rising and the experiences of a woman caught up in the political turmoil of the time.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.