Author: Jose Francisco de Isla
Title: The History of the Famous Preacher Friar Gerund de Campazas
Description: London, T Davies, 1772. First edition. Leather. A bright, two volume English translation of Jose Francisco de Isla's important work. Rebound, in a half calf binding, with paper covered boards. This work was originally published under the name of de Isla's friend Don Francisco Lobon de Salazar in 1758. It is a humorous work, and depicts a peasant boy who rises to prominence as a preacher due to his smooth talking. A satire on the charlatanism of the popular preaching friars of the day. This translation, and abridgement is by Thomas Nugent.Collated, complete, with the final errata leaf. ESTC reference no: T63924.Jose Francisco de Isla was a Spanish Jesuit, his style was that of Miguel de Cervantes. In a half calf binding, with paper covered boards. Rebacked, with the original boards preserved. Externally, generally smart. Patches of rubbing to the boards. Light fading to the spines. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Marks to the title page of volume II. Occasional light spots to pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: Nugent Friar Satire European Literature Friar None
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Title: The History of the Famous Preacher Friar Gerund de Campazas
Description: London, T Davies, 1772. First edition. Leather. A bright, two volume English translation of Jose Francisco de Isla's important work. Rebound, in a half calf binding, with paper covered boards. This work was originally published under the name of de Isla's friend Don Francisco Lobon de Salazar in 1758. It is a humorous work, and depicts a peasant boy who rises to prominence as a preacher due to his smooth talking. A satire on the charlatanism of the popular preaching friars of the day. This translation, and abridgement is by Thomas Nugent.Collated, complete, with the final errata leaf. ESTC reference no: T63924.Jose Francisco de Isla was a Spanish Jesuit, his style was that of Miguel de Cervantes. In a half calf binding, with paper covered boards. Rebacked, with the original boards preserved. Externally, generally smart. Patches of rubbing to the boards. Light fading to the spines. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright. Marks to the title page of volume II. Occasional light spots to pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: Nugent Friar Satire European Literature Friar None
Price: GBP 260.00 = appr. US$ 371.28 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 712L39
- Book number: 712L39
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