Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 2
by OpenStories
Original author: Sarah Tytler
"Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 2" by Sarah Tytler is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This volume explores the life and reign of Queen Victoria, detailing various royal events, visits, and personal reflections of the Queen and her family. The book aims to provide insight into the Queen’s public and domestic life, as well as her relationships with her subjects and prominent figures of the time. The opening of the volume begins with a detailed description of Queen Victoria's royal visits to the estates of her nobility, including Burghley and Stowe, and illustrates the popularity and enthusiasm surrounding these events. It also features personal anecdotes, such as the touching moment when Prince Albert became the godfather of the Marquis of Exeter’s daughter during a royal visit. Tytler sets a historical context for the Queen’s engagements, highlighting not just the ceremonial aspects but also the emotional connections and memories tied to these visits, thus engaging the reader with the details of Victorian court life and the socio-political milieu of the era.
Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 2, by Sarah Tytler. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #7086.
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41 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter522 words
- 2.Chapter I3,205 words
- 3.Chapter II: The Queen's Powder Ball3,149 words
- 4.Chapter III: The Queen's First Visit to Germany6,198 words
- 5.Chapter IV1,778 words
- 6.Chapter V3,567 words
- 7.Chapter VI2,278 words
- 8.Chapter VII1,614 words
- 9.Chapter VIII1,876 words
- 10.Chapter IX: The Queen's First Stay at Balmoral1,954 words
- 11.Chapter X1,216 words
- 12.Chapter XI: The Queen's First Visit to Ireland2,527 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Scotland Again--Glasgow and Dee-Side905 words
- 14.Chapter XIII1,443 words
- 15.Chapter XIV1,408 words
- 16.Chapter XV1,389 words
- 17.Chapter XVI1,145 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: The Papal Bull--The Great Exhibition1,412 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII1,425 words
- 20.Chapter XIX2,272 words
- 21.Chapter XX2,635 words
- 22.Chapter XXI2,380 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: The Iron Duke's Funeral1,775 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII2,397 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV3,329 words
- 26.Chapter XXV1,367 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI2,985 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII3,213 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII6,057 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX1,864 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: The Marriage of the Princess Royal3,442 words
- 32.Chapter XXXI2,229 words
- 33.Chapter XXXII3,176 words
- 34.Chapter XXXIII: Death of the Duchess of Kent2,242 words
- 35.Chapter XXXIV1,114 words
- 36.Chapter XXXV: The Death of the Prince Consort2,930 words
- 37.Chapter XXXVI1,800 words
- 38.Chapter XXXVII3,182 words
- 39.Chapter XXXVIII3,500 words
- 40.Chapter XXXIX2,605 words
- 41.Chapter XL3,527 words