Bøger af Louisa Jane Percival

The book ""Life Of Sir David Wedderburn"" by Louisa Jane Percival, published in 1884, is a biographical account of the notable Scottish politician and diplomat, Sir David Wedderburn. The book provides a detailed description of Wedderburn's life, from his birth in 1733 to his death in 1792. The author traces Wedderburn's early life, education, and career as a lawyer in Edinburgh before delving into his political career. Wedderburn was a Member of Parliament for several constituencies, including Edinburgh and Banffshire, and served as Solicitor General for Scotland and Lord Advocate. He was also appointed as a judge of the Court of Session, the supreme civil court in Scotland.The book also covers Wedderburn's diplomatic career, which included serving as envoy to the court of Catherine the Great in Russia and as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. The author provides a detailed account of Wedderburn's diplomatic missions and the challenges he faced in negotiating with foreign powers.Throughout the book, the author highlights Wedderburn's achievements and contributions to Scottish politics and diplomacy. She also provides insights into his personal life, including his marriage and family.Overall, ""Life Of Sir David Wedderburn"" is a comprehensive biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of a prominent figure in Scottish history.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.