In February of this year I made a post about Chris Brindle's theories regarding the "Unseen Portrait" of Jane Austen, the article can be found again on the link below:
Jane Austen an unseen portrait...the alternative theory
Chris has been in touch to make me aware of two new books that he has written on the topic of Hampshire. The second book titled "Hampshire: Volume 2: Southampton and North Hampshire: Discovering the 19th Century World of Portsmouth Artist R.H.C. Ubsdell" has a 20 page chapter on 'The Upper Test Valley and The Jane Austen Churches.' This and other chapters tells the story of Jane Austen & Anna Lefroy and in full colour covers all the places in Hampshire associated with them and the wider Austen family.Both these books can be found on amazon.co.uk and there are some secondhand review copies for £10 if interested.
If any of you have not had the opportunity to visit the UK and see Jane's house and surroundings in Hampshire, make sure it is on the to-do list as it really is worth it.
Pic: Hampshire: Volume 2 cover
thanks a lot Rachel for the interesting info. When I visit UK one day, I will definitely go to Hampshire! And to see you in UK as well somewhere!
ReplyDeleteIcha, that makes 2 of us to visit Hampshire. I was there once in 2003, but missed so much. Hope to see you there, too.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to look into those books. They sound very interestin.
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