Sketch Of The Character Of The Late Duke Of Devonshire (1811)

Sketch of the Character of the Late Duke of Devonshire is a biographical work written by Robert Adair in 1811. The book provides a detailed account of the life and achievements of the 5th Duke of Devonshire William Cavendish. Adair who was a close friend of the Duke offers a personal perspective on his character and accomplishments highlighting his political career and philanthropic endeavors. The book also explores the Duke's personal life including his marriage to Georgiana Cavendish and his relationships with other notable figures of the time. Overall Sketch of the Character of the Late Duke of Devonshire offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Britain's most influential and respected aristocrats of the 18th century.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.