Reminiscences (1898) -- Paperback (English Language Edition)

Matilda Betham-Edwards (1836 - 1919) was an English novelist, travel writer and francophile. She was also a prolific poet and wrote several children's books. Born in Suffolk, she was the daughter of a clergyman. She corresponded with well-known English male poets of the day. Her interests ranged widely but a major commitment of her life and work was to France and the French. Of Huguenot descent, she considered France her second native land and made it her mission to bring about better understanding and sympathy between the two countries which shared her allegiance. The French government made her an Officier de lﾃ｢