In this book, edited with an introduction by Thomas Mackay, Albert Pell shares his personal recollections of life in England during the nineteenth century. From his early years as the child of a wealthy family to his later experiences as a businessman and social reformer, Pell offers a unique perspective on the era that shaped modern Britain.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.