A Retrospect of Eight Decades (1899)

A Retrospect of Eight Decades is a memoir written by Edward Lyon Berthon and originally published in 1899. In the book, Berthon reflects on his life and experiences over the course of eight decades, spanning from his birth in 1813 to the time of writing. Berthon was an Englishman who lived through a period of significant change and upheaval in British society. He was born into a world of horse-drawn carriages and gas lamps, and lived to see the advent of the steam engine, electric lighting, and the telegraph. He witnessed the rise of the British Empire, the Industrial Revolution, and the social and political reforms of the Victorian era.Throughout the book, Berthon shares his memories and insights on a wide range of topics, including his family and upbringing, his education, his career as a naval officer, his travels, and his personal relationships. He also reflects on the broader social and political issues of his time, such as the abolition of slavery, the Corn Laws, and the Crimean War.A Retrospect of Eight Decades provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a man who lived through one of the most transformative periods in British history. Berthon's memoir is both a personal reflection on his own life and a broader commentary on the changes and developments that shaped the world around him.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.