In this memoir, Grantley Fitzhardinge Berkeley provides a charming and engrossing account of his life, from his privileged upbringing to his travels across Europe and America, and his encounters with notable figures of his time, such as Lord Byron, John Keats, and Percy Shelley. Filled with vivid descriptions of people, places, and events, My Life and Recollections is a delightful read for anyone interested in the literary and cultural history of the early 19th century. 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.