Memoirs of the Lady Hester Stanhope 3 Volume Set : As Related by Herself in Conversations with her Physician (Package)

Volume 1: Preface; 1. Introductory remarks; 2. Dr M's departure from England; 3. Lady Stanhope's reception of Dr M; 4. Lady Hester Stanhope's hours of sleep; 5. Buoyancy of Lady Hester Stanhope's spirits; 6. Lady Hester Stanhope's belief in the coming of a Messiah; 7. Reflections; 8. History of Rais Hassan; 9. Queen Caroline's trial; 10. Mrs M's unwillingness to remain at Abra; Additional notes. Volume 2: 1. Lady Hester Stanhope's descent; 2. Sir Nathaniel Wraxall's memoirs; 3. Duchess of Gontaut; 4. Conscription in Syria; 5. Rainy season; 6. The Delphic priestess; 7. Lady Hester like the first Lord Chatham; 8. Lady Hester's system of astrology; 9. Lady Hester in an alcove in her garden; 10. Visit of Mr Vesey Forster and Mr Knox; Additional notes. Volume 3: 1. Prince Puckler Muskau; 2. Mehemet Ali's hospitality to travellers; 3. Lady Hester's mode of life; 4. Prince Puckler Muskau's visit continued; 5. Prince Puckler Muskau's style of writing; 6. Dr M's dilemma; 7. Journey to Beyrout; 8. Petty annoyances in hot countries; 9. Vessel hired for Dr M's departure; Additional notes.