Memories is the autobiography of Algernon Bertram Freeman-Mitford Redesdale, a prominent British diplomat and author. His colorful and eventful life included stints in Japan and China during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as service in the British army during World War I. The book is filled with anecdotes and observations of the people and places he encountered during his remarkable career. Redesdale's vivid writing style makes...