This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1877 edition. Excerpt: ...who had written so many little books for children ("he called himself their friend, but he was the friend of "all mankind"): and as having published for the Vicar against the deuterogamists of the age. So let the worthy bookseller, whose philanthropy was always under watchful care of his prudence, ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1877 edition. Excerpt: ...who had written so many little books for children ("he called himself their friend, but he was the friend of "all mankind"): and as having published for the Vicar against the deuterogamists of the age. So let the worthy bookseller, whose philanthropy was always under watchful care of his prudence, continue to live with the Whistonian controversy; for the good Doctor Primrose, that courageous monogamist, has made both immortal. CHAPTER XIII. THE VICAR OF WAKEPIELD. 1766. No book upon record has obtained a wider popularity than the Vicar of Wakefield, and none is more likely to endure. jjj gj One who, on the day of its appearance, had not left the nursery, but who grew to be a popular poet and a man of fine wit, and who happily still survives with the experience of the seventy years over which his pleasures of memory extend, remarked lately to the present writer, that, of all the books which, through the fitful changes of three generations, he had seen rise and fall, the charm of the Vicar of Wakeficld had alone continued as at first; and, could he revisit the world after an interval of many more generations, he should as surely look to find it undi-minished. Such is the reward of simplicity and truth, and of not overstepping the modesty of nature. It is not necessary that any critical judgment should be here gone into, of the merits or the defects of this charming tale. Every one is familiar with Goldsmith's Vicar of Wakefield. We read it in youth and. in age. We return to it, as Walter Scott has said, again and again; " and wo bless the memory of an " author who contrives so well to reconcile us to human nature." With its ease of style, its turns of thought so whimsical yet wise, and the humour and wit which sparkle freshly through its...
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1450grams, ISBN:
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A New edition. Covers worn and bowed. Backstrip discoloured and scuffed. Hardback, Ex-Library, with slight and in-offensive markings, in fair to good all-round condition, no dust jacket, 472pages. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN:
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Quarto, half cloth. Title and author in gold on spine. Title and author in black on front cover. Floral endpapers. Binding loose. backstrip in tatters, held together with tape. Shelfworn. Bumped corners. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Life and Times of Oliver Goldsmith to cart. $16.12, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1862 by Ward, Lock & Co.
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Slight tear to upper backstrip. Binding loose in parts. Clean pages. This book has hardback covers. Ex-library. With usual stamps and markings. in poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of The Life and Times of Oliver Goldsmith to cart. $17.00, good condition, Sold by The Book Bin rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Salem, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1890 by Ward, Lock and Co.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Full cloth covers. Covers worn and marked. Gilt lettering on backstrip. Backstrip cover worn. Page edges frayed. Markings internally. Inscribed on initial pages. Tight and clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN:
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Good. 1863. Unknown Binding. Good clean copy showing some shelf wear, nicks and bumps on cover with slight foxing to page edges and ffep but otherwise is a good copy.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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