This charming and informative collection of anecdotes and stories about Queen Victoria provides a unique glimpse into the life and personality of one of Britain's most celebrated monarchs. Written by a contemporary of Victoria's, this book offers a wealth of first-hand observations and insights into her character, habits, and daily routines. A must-read for anyone interested in British history or the lives of great figures. 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.