Selections from the "Observations and reflections made in the course of a journey through France, Italy, and Germany" by Hester Lynch Piozzi who, during her first marriage to Henry Thrale, was the hostess and friend of many of her famous contemporaries including Dr Johnson and Fanny Burney. The vivid and personal "Observations and Reflections" was first published in 1789.

By : Hester Lynch Piozzi (1741 - 1821)

Hester Lynch Salisbury, first married to Henry Thrale and in second marriage to Gabriel Mario Piozzi, is best known for her contributions to the Biography of Samuel Johnson. Due to her social status and as she was known as an especially witty and charming person, she was associated with many literary figures of her time.