This biography of Sir Gilbert Elliot, a prominent politician and colonial administrator in 18th-century Britain, offers readers a detailed look at his life and legacy. It includes letters written by Elliot, as well as commentary and analysis from his great-niece, the Countess of Minto. Anyone interested in British history or the history of colonialism will find this book fascinating and informative. 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.