Author: William Dodd
Title: The Beauties of History; or, Pictures of Virtue and Vice: Drawn from Examples of Men Eminent for Their Virtues, or Infamous for Their Vices Selected for the Instruction and Entertainment of Youth
Description: London , Vernor, Hood and Sharpe et al , 1810. Leather. A smartly bound copy of these classical historical accounts, categorised into specific themes and lessons. The sixth edition, enlarged and with the addition of an article on the subject of Pride. Rebacked with the original mottled calf boards.Decorated with in-text engravings. This volume offers an educative series of histories, with categories relating to the lessons they teach or the driving themes, such as passion, revenge and friendship. From American historian, author and diplomat, William Dodd. Dodd was the first (and for many years the only) college or university professor fully devoted to the history of the American South.Bookplate of Egerton Parker to the front pastedown. Parker was a teacher and house master at Hereford Cathedral School for over twenty years. Generally known as Ege Parker, he is fondly remembered for his enthusiasm and knowledge of history. Rebacked with the original mottled calf boards. Externally, very smart, with shelf wear and marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. Bookplate of Egerton Parker to the front pastedown. Occasional scattered spots and a small contemporary ink inscription to the title page. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Keywords: The Beauties of History History William Dodd Illustrated History Not Stated
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Title: The Beauties of History; or, Pictures of Virtue and Vice: Drawn from Examples of Men Eminent for Their Virtues, or Infamous for Their Vices Selected for the Instruction and Entertainment of Youth
Description: London , Vernor, Hood and Sharpe et al , 1810. Leather. A smartly bound copy of these classical historical accounts, categorised into specific themes and lessons. The sixth edition, enlarged and with the addition of an article on the subject of Pride. Rebacked with the original mottled calf boards.Decorated with in-text engravings. This volume offers an educative series of histories, with categories relating to the lessons they teach or the driving themes, such as passion, revenge and friendship. From American historian, author and diplomat, William Dodd. Dodd was the first (and for many years the only) college or university professor fully devoted to the history of the American South.Bookplate of Egerton Parker to the front pastedown. Parker was a teacher and house master at Hereford Cathedral School for over twenty years. Generally known as Ege Parker, he is fondly remembered for his enthusiasm and knowledge of history. Rebacked with the original mottled calf boards. Externally, very smart, with shelf wear and marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. Bookplate of Egerton Parker to the front pastedown. Occasional scattered spots and a small contemporary ink inscription to the title page. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Keywords: The Beauties of History History William Dodd Illustrated History Not Stated
Price: GBP 90.00 = appr. US$ 128.52 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 935Y25
- Book number: 935Y25
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