The origin of the Romans has long been lost in that impenetrable fog, the mist of ages; which, it is to be feared, will never clear off, for it unfortunately seems to grow thicker the more boldly we try to grope about in it. In the midst of these fogs, some energetic individual will now and then appear with a pretty powerful link, but there are not enough of these links to form a connected chain of incidents.One of the oldest and most popular traditions concerning the origin of the Romans, is that founded on the remarkable ...
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The origin of the Romans has long been lost in that impenetrable fog, the mist of ages; which, it is to be feared, will never clear off, for it unfortunately seems to grow thicker the more boldly we try to grope about in it. In the midst of these fogs, some energetic individual will now and then appear with a pretty powerful link, but there are not enough of these links to form a connected chain of incidents.One of the oldest and most popular traditions concerning the origin of the Romans, is that founded on the remarkable feat of filial pick-a-back alleged to have been performed by ???neas, who is frequently dragged in head and shoulders, with his venerable parent, to lead off the march of events, and, as it were, open the ball of history. It is said that after the siege of Troy, ???neas snatched up his Lares and Penates in one hand, and his father, Anchises, in the other; when, flinging the former over the right shoulder, and the latter over the left, he ran down to the sea-shore, called "A boat a-hoy," and escaped from the jaws of destruction into the mouth of the Tiber.
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No date. Bradbury, Agnew. Hard Cover. Book-Good, gilt decoration on front board, gilt titles on spine, a.e.g., red boards, boards marked, spine rubbed, 1 loose colour plate. 9x6. 308pp. 10 colour plates & many b/w illus by John Leech. A comprehensive, well-illustrated history of Rome from the foundation of the city and death of Romulus to the end of the Roman Republic, which combines instruction with amusement.
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No date. Bradbury, Agnew. Hard Cover. Book-Good, gilt decoration on front board, gilt titles & decoration on spine, red boards, a.e.g., spine damaged. 8.5x5.5. 308pp. Colour frontis & 9 hand-coloured plates & many b/w illus by John Leech. A detailed history of Rome from the city's foundation by Romulus and Remus through to the death of Caesar and the end of the Roman Republic, enlivening the story with entertaining and humorous anecdotes.
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John Leech, Very Good. One of A Beckett's most famous works, this is a lively history of the Roman Empire told in a style that was highly unusual at its times of publication. One of A Beckett's most famous works, this is a lively history of the Roman Empire told in a style that was highly unusual at its times of publication. With copious illustrations throughout by John Leech, including ten coloured plates (collated complete). Gilbert Abbott à Beckett (1811 – 1856) was an English humorist, and contributor to Punch magazine. He is perhaps best known as the author of Comic History of England, Comic History of Rome, Comic Blackstone, and other comic works. Bookseller's label (S. and T. Gilbert) to front pastedown. In a green cloth binding with gilt decoration. Externally smart, with just a couple of marks to the boards and some wear to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, generally firmly bound though strained in places. Front hinge strained but firm Pages have some scattered light spotting. Very Good.
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May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!
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Near Fine. 0865163332. Large paperback, mild rubbing to the glossy surface of the cover, binding is tight, contents are fine, " This book has been prompted by a very serious desire to instruct those who, though willing to acquire information, seek in doing so as much amusement as possible"; 308 pages.
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Near Very Good. 8vo-over 7æ"-9æ" tall. Green cloth with gilt image of woman and small boy on front cover and three separate figuresseparated by gilt lettering, on spine. Illustrated by John Leech with 10 hand colored plates and vignette line drawings. All edges gilt. Book plate of former owner inside front cover. Slightly shaken and moderate wear to spine ends. A nice clean copy with colored plates which still retain their vibrancy. Near very good.
