Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 2   By: Henry Hunt (1773-1835)

In this second volume of the memoirs of Henry Hunt, readers are treated to a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in 19th-century British politics. Hunt's detailed accounts of his experiences as a radical reformer and Member of Parliament offer valuable insights into the political landscape of the time.

The book is filled with engaging anecdotes and observations, providing a vivid portrayal of the social and political issues that shaped Hunt's career. His candid reflections on his own successes and failures serve to humanize a figure often seen as larger than life.

While some readers may be unfamiliar with the historical events and figures that Hunt references, the lively writing style and personal voice of the author make this volume accessible and engaging. Overall, Memoirs of Henry Hunt, Esq. — Volume 2 is a must-read for anyone interested in British history or political biography.

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Hunting, shooting, and fishing by day, and mixing in the thoughtless, gay, and giddy throng by night, soon, however, dispelled any unpleasant impression which this circumstance had made upon my mind. I every day became acquainted with new and more fashionable society than I had before associated with, and as my son was about to be christened, we were determined to give a sumptuous feast and a ball, at which upwards of forty friends sat down to dinner. When I recal to mind all those expensive and thoughtless proceedings, I can reflect with great satisfaction upon one circumstance; which is, that I never forgot the poor. I always attended to their complaints, and ministered to their wants, when I could scarcely find time for any thing else. I never gave a feast that the poor did not partake of. Whether it were the celebration of a birth day, or at a christening, they always came in for a share... Continue reading book >>