In this collection of letters, Horace Walpole offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of eighteenth-century England. With wit, charm, and a keen eye for detail, Walpole recounts the political scandals, romantic intrigues, and social upheavals that shaped the era. Written to his longtime friend Sir Horace Mann, these letters are an intimate and revealing portrait of one of England's most fascinating historical 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.