The Purchas Handbook : Studies of the Life, Times and Writings of Samuel Purchas 1577-1626. With Bibliographies of his Books and of Works about him. Edited by L.E. Pennington.. This item is unavailable.
Published by Hakluyt Society, London, 1997
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London, Hakluyt Society, 1997. 2 volúmenes. En 4º (220 x 145)mm. -I:-xvii-380 pp., (4) h., 10 láminas y mapas en blanco y negro, -II: vii pp., pp. 381-811 pp., 28 láminas en blanco y negro. Encuadernación en tela editorial con camisa. Primera edición completa de sus dos volúmenes. "A reference guide to the works of the Reverend Samuel Purchas (1577-1626) and a critical evaluation of his achievements as collector, editor, author of travel literature. While the emphasis is on Purchas's major work, Purchas His Pilgrimes (1625), his earlier works are also considered" (nota editorial). 220x145mm. (8¾x5¾").
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Purchas Handbook : Studies of the Life, Times and Writings of Samuel Purchas 1577-1626. With Bibliographies of his Books and of Works about him. Edited by L.E. Pennington.
- Author
- PENNINGTON, L.E.
- Publisher
- Hakluyt Society, London
- Publication year
- 1997
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- First Edition - Primera edición.
- Dimensions
- 220x145mm. (8¾x5¾").