Jane Austen and Her Times

Geraldine Edith Mitton

Inspiring books and movies almost two hundred years after her death, Jane Austen is herself a fascinating character. Beyond the usual details of her life, Jane Austen and Her Times, 1775-1817 expounds upon the clergy, contemporary writers, and the navy. It also features chapters like "Society and Love-Making" and "Dress and Fashion," which are sure to delight the reader. The book, written in 1905, includes twenty-one illustrations, as well as tables and graphs.