Walks in a Forest: Or, Poems Descriptive of Scenery and Incidents Characteristic of a Forest

Thomas Gisborne

Published by Printed by J. Davis, for B. and J. White, London, 1796

About this Item

A lovely example of the second edition of Thomas Gisborne delightful work of poetry, a celebration of the natural world. The second edition of this work, corrected and enlarged, which was first published in 1794.Gisborne's six blank verse compositions in this work were occasioned by walks in the woods at various times of the year. He intended to 'examine the face of nature' and 'inculcate those moral truths, which the contemplation of the works of God suggests'.ESTC T52179Retaining half title.Inscribed 'Ralph Grey' to title page head. In a full calf binding. A touch of fading to back strip, with light rubbing to joints and back strip head and tail, otherwise externally excellent. Front hinge strained, but firmly held. Rear free endpaper removed. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to title page head. Pages a touch age toned, with the odd spot. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # 981F56

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Walks in a Forest: Or, Poems Descriptive of Scenery and Incidents Characteristic of a Forest
• Publisher: Printed by J. Davis, for B. and J. White, London
• Publication Date: 1796
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry