Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Dedication vi
4. Acknowledgements vii
5. List of Abbreviations ix
6. Preface 1
7. 1. Elite Women and Eighteenth-Century Scottish Society 3
8. 2. Education and Upbringing 24
9. 3. Reading and Print Culture 50
10. 4. Polite Sociability: Space and Social Practices 79
11. 5. Politics and Influence 110
12. 6. Travel, Tourism and Place 139
13. Conclusion 166
14. Appendix: Biographical Backgrounds 173
15. Bibliography 183
16. Index 205