25: Being a Young Man's Candid Recollections of His Elders and Betters

Published in 1926, '25: Being a Young Man's Candid Recollections of His Elders and Betters' is the first autobiography by English writer Beverley Nichols. At just twenty-five, Nichols offers witty and candid portraits of notable figures he encountered during his youth, including statesmen, poets, and society leaders. The memoir features lively travel impressions and sharp literary sketches, contrasting his youthful enthusiasm with the reputations of his 'elders and betters.' Notable encounters include Woodrow Wilson, G. K. Chesterton, and Winston Churchill, providing a unique perspective on early 20th-century British and American society.