Characters of the kings and queens of England, selected from different histories

Title

Characters of the kings and queens of England, selected from different histories

Alternative Title

Full title: Characters of the kings and queens of England, selected from different histories; : with observations and reflections, chiefly adapted to common life; and particularly intended for the instruction of youth. : To which are added, notes historical. / By J. Holt.

Spine title: Holt's Characters

Creator

John Holt, 1743-1801

Publisher

Dublin : Printed by J. Moore, No 45, College-Green

Date

M.DCC.LXXXIX [1789]

Format

xiv, 409, [1] p. ; 21 cm. (8°)

Description

Largely a compilation by Holt based on works by various authors, especially Hume and Smollett.

Originally published in 3 parts: London, 1786-1788.

Also available on microfilm from Research Publications Inc. (The Eighteenth Century, reel 155, no. 7).

Provenance

Presented by Principal Daniel Woolf [Gift2015]

Contributor

Woolf, D. R. (Daniel R.) donor
Schulich-Woolf Collection.

Language

English

Identifier

DA28.1 .H65 1789
ESTC T110890

Files

DA28 1 H65 1789.jpg

Collection

Citation

John Holt, 1743-1801, “Characters of the kings and queens of England, selected from different histories,” Schulich-Woolf Rare Book Collection, accessed May 9, 2024, https://schulichwoolf.omeka.net/items/show/72.