Life of Sir John Lubbock, Lord Avebury - Lubbock, Lord Avebur

Published in 1914, this two-volume biography celebrates the achievements of the banker, politician and scientist Sir John Lubbock (1834-1913).

List of contents

26. Bimetallism; 27. At home and abroad; 28. Re-election for London University; 29. 'The Scenery of Switzerland'; 30. Divers public functions; 31. Issue of 'Hundred best books'; 32. Lightening his burdens; 33. Lord Avebury; 34. Purchase of Kingsgate Castle; 35. Political, social and literary; 36. Work in the upper house; 37. Activities at 70 years of age; 38. Anglo-German friendship society; 39. Failing health; 40. Recovered vigour; 41. Addresses in Scotland; 42. Efforts for free trade; 43. A year of uncertain health; 44. Beginning of his last illness; 45. Temporary recovery; 46. Last days; Index.

Summary

The achievements of the polymath Sir John Lubbock, Lord Avebury (1834–1913) spanned banking, politics and science. This two-volume biography by Horace G. Hutchinson (1859–1932), first published in 1914, traces Lubbock's extraordinary life and career, from the early influence of Charles Darwin to professional, intellectual and philanthropic pursuits.

Product details

• Authors: Horace G. Hutchinson
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.10.2014
• EAN: 9781108076463
• ISBN: 978-1-108-07646-3
• No. of pages: 356
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century; Cambridge Library Collection -
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries