The life and circumstances of James Brydges, first Duke of Chandos, patron of the liberal arts, by C.H. Collins Baker and Muriel I. Baker. Published in co-operation with the Huntington Library.

Main entry:

Baker, C. H. Collins (Charles Henry Collins), 1880-1959.

Title & Author:

The life and circumstances of James Brydges, first Duke of Chandos, patron of the liberal arts, by C.H. Collins Baker and Muriel I. Baker. Published in co-operation with the Huntington Library.

Publication:

Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1949.

Description:

xix, 493 pages plates, portraits, plans 25 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
The 'register' -- James Brydges' youth and how he acquired cannons -- Inside the paymaster's office -- Sion hill, books and pictures -- Brydges' second marriage; earl of Carnarvon, Duke of Chandos -- Cannons -- Cannons grounds and inventory -- Cannons' economy -- Mississippi, South Sea, and Africa company speculations; Chandos house, St. James's square; George Brydges of Avington -- Bridgwater -- The duke's sons -- Cavendish square -- Bath -- Ventures -- Shaw Hall, Berkshire, and Scotland Yard -- Enfield Chace -- Interlude -- Death of duchess Cassandra and marriage with duchess Lydia -- Chandos' last illness and death: medical science -- Epilogue to cannons.

Subject:

Chandos, James Brydges, Duke of, 1674-1744.
Whitchurch, Eng. Canons.
Architecture England.
Architecture Angleterre.
Architecture
England

Added entries:

Baker, Muriel I., author.
Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 5241
Call No.: PO6096; ID:85-B4457
Status: Available

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