This memoir of a prominent Victorian woman is a window into life in the 19th century. The author recalls her childhood as the daughter of a wealthy businessman, her travels to Europe and the Middle East, and her work as a writer and social reformer. With its vivid descriptions of daily life and historical events, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women’s rights and social reform.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.