ISBN: 9780750916639 - A History of Jane Austen's Family (8 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First published in 1983 as "A Goodly Heritage", this book traces the history of Jane Austen's family from Elizabethan times. The author writes about the various members of her immediate family: her father, her mother, her brothers - James (the poet of the family and a major contributor to Steventon theatricals), the feeble-minded George, Edward, who became Squire of Godmersham, the impetuous Henry, her favourite, who later arranged pubication of her novels, the sailor brothers Francis and Charles - and her beloved sister, Cassandra. The book also describes the circle of Warren Hastings, and Jane's aunt Mrs Leigh Perrot, who left her estate to James's son Edward, but who was nearly convicted of stealing and transported to Botany Bay. Readers are show the contribution each made to Jane Austen's life and art, and the family inheritance which shaped her. Making considerable use of the Austen Papers, George Holbert Tucker has drawn together less well-known pieces of information as well as the more familiar biographical details in his intimate portrayal of the Austen family. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

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paperback. Condition: Good. minor wear and creasing.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Softcover published in Great Britain, 1998, 238 pages in near fine condition, faint rubbing to cover edges. Tracing the history of Jane Austin's family showing the contribution each made to her life and art, and the family inheritance which shaped her.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. A soft cover fiction in very good condition. Pages are spotless and fresh. The cover remains crisp and bright, with no major signs of wear.

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. Revised Edition. 2nd, revised edition, 8vo, 238pp, card covers; VG+/Fine Copy Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 238 pages revised edition.

Paperback. Condition: As New. Revised Edition. Originally published in 1983 as 'A Goodly Heritage', the book draws together little-known pieces of information as well as the more familiar biographical details. Includes family trees tracing the Austens and Leighs back to the early 17th century and beyond. 238 pages. Every book is sent in a rigid cardboard posting box. Size: 21.5 Cm x 13.5 Cm.…