1. TRAGIC EMPRESS, Maurice Paleologue (hc/used/good/264 pps.)  A book on the life and times of Empress Eugenie of France and wife of Napoleon III, based on intimate talks the author had with his subject from 1901-1909.  These recorded conversations are accompanied by incredibly detailed and revealing photographs and portraits of Eugenie, her contemporaries and their lush but tragic lives.  Fascinating picture of Victorian royalty.
2. FANNY KEMBLE, Dorothie Bobbe (hc/used/good/351 pps.)  An in depth look at the famous Victorian actress who traveled the world with her craft, wowing audiences and suitors, alike.  With fantastic photographs, a great bibliography of the period as well as Ms. Kemble and little known facts brought to light in this extraordinary biography—Ms. Kemble comes to life in an incredible way.
3. A SAILOR’S LOG, Robley D. Evans (hc/used/fair/467 pps.)  From the Classics of Naval Literature series, the biography of Rear Admiral “Fighting Bob” Evans with focus on his forty years of naval life during the Victorian era.  The rear admiral was quite possibly the most popular naval personality at the turn of the century!  Riveting details of life and daily living of the era and on sea.
4. LETTER’S OF A DIPLOMAT’S WIFE, Mary King Waddington (hc/used/good/417 pps.)  This correspondence by the wife of M. William Henry Waddington, a Victorian diplomat, covers the years 1883 through 1900.  Not only is it illustrated with fine drawings and excellent photographs, but the details of daily life, society and the British court life are incredible!

Item Name: Victorian Book Packet
Item Number: V020205
Price: $75