Take a peek into the world of the French aristocracy with this fascinating memoir of Pauline de la Ferronnays by Maria Catherine Bishop. Born into a family of power and privilege, Pauline moved in the highest circles of European society and was friends with some of the most famous people of her time. Her diaries and correspondence offer a richly detailed portrait of life in nineteenth-century Europe, from the glittering ballrooms of Paris to the bloody battlefields of Crimea. With insightful commentary and beautiful prose, A Memoir of Mrs. Augustus Craven is a truly exceptional read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.