THORNTON, Alice (1627-1707).An account of memorable Affaires, and Accidents, on...

alice thornton newton difficult yorkshire great record thornton's east second autobiographical preservation life volume thomas london daughter having writings 17th 1668-1669].2 volumes comber 1627-1707 widowed years buying family 1668 grandson rare detailed lady century present serve handed lowered intriguing remaining 1627-1707).an sept diary seventeenth existed reunited selfe children condition tight weak signature unnamed sotheby's june lord william later began autobuography improvidence estate graham revision wanting owner women surviving smale kent deliverance racke preserved nephew rape widdowed rubbed little point keen account memorable affaires accidents deliuerances meditations thereon manuscript hinges grandchild 1982 £1,350)and december 1994 £2,500 deputy ireland time daily survivals reflections doubt intended children… explaining financial actions defending accusations dishonest transactions englishwomen evidence editing version issued considerable expuragation surtees rooms date chapters provides clue simply ship choaking murder deare scarce original diaries legible owner's quaritch christopher idea hands society reading currently hand worn provenance:1789 respectively wandesford marrying 1989 supporting possible 1875 fact careful lost contemporary calf