Sidney Herbert, Lord Herbert of Lea, was a prominent politician and philanthropist in Victorian Britain. This memoir, written by his contemporary Arthur Hamilton-Gordon Stanmore, offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of this remarkable man. From his early years as a member of parliament to his tireless work supporting military reforms and nursing during the Crimean War, Herbert's legacy of service and compassion still resonates today. 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.