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The book ""Memoirs Of Richard Lovell Edgeworth V1: Begun By Himself And Concluded By His Daughter (1820)"" is a memoir written by Richard Lovell Edgeworth, an Irish politician, inventor, and writer. The memoir is divided into two parts, with the first part being written by Edgeworth himself and the second part being completed by his daughter, Maria Edgeworth, after his death.The memoir covers Edgeworth's life from his childhood to his political career and inventions. He writes about his education, his marriage, and his children, including Maria Edgeworth, who would go on to become a famous writer in her own right. He also discusses his work as an inventor, including his designs for agricultural machinery and his experiments with electricity.Throughout the memoir, Edgeworth reflects on his experiences and offers insights into his beliefs and values. He writes about his political views, including his support for the French Revolution, and his ideas about education and social reform.The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent figure in Irish history and offers valuable insights into the political and social climate of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history, politics, or literature.In Two Volumes.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.