Hilder Libbis George Ed (3 results)

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 152 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1899. Text in English. This volume presents a complete collation of William Henry Ireland's expurgated translation of Voltaire's satirical mock-epic 'La pucelle d'Orléans,' alongside Ernest Dowson's adaptation of it. Prepared by George Hilder Libbis, the text includes clipped illustrations and a handwritten name index. Dowson's version remains the most celebrated English rendition of Voltaire's controversial work, blending wit and literary finesse. The manuscript reflects Libbis's scholarly research materials, offering a unique perspective on 19th-century literary adaptations. Book images are non-contractual.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 64 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1800. Text in English. This volume contains several typescript transcripts of the 'Interlude of Louis XVI taking leave of his family,' a historical drama or performance script from 1800. The transcripts include handwritten annotations, reflecting the research materials of George Hilder Libbis. The text provides insight into the theatrical or literary representation of the final moments of Louis XVI with his family during the French Revolution, a subject of enduring historical and cultural interest. This edition is a faithful reproduction of the original typescript documents, preserving their scholarly and historical value. Book images are non-contractual.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 190 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1794-1800. Text in English. This journal, kept by John Byng, spans from December 1794 to December 1800 and focuses on the Shakespeare Fabrications and his relationship with the Ireland family. The volume includes additional letters from Samuel Ireland's journal and is accompanied by a collection of notes and correspondence related to the Byng family. The manuscript is part of a larger research archive assembled by George Hilder Libbis (1863-1948). Book images are non-contractual.…