Waifs In Verse
WICKSTEED, G. W.
From Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 15 December 2006
From Attic Books (ABAC, ILAB), London, ON, Canada
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 15 December 2006
About this Item
xvi, 137, viii p. 22 cm. Brown cloth with gold print. Bevelled edges. Corners bumped and spine ends chipped. Hinges cracking internally. Inscribed by the author on dedication page. Gustavus William Wicksteed's long life from 1799 to 1898 was spent filling various legal positions: assistant law clerk to the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada in 1828; in 1838 law clerk to the Special Council of the Province; law clerk of the Legislative Assembly of the United Provinces in 1841; law clerk to the Canadian House of Commons in 1867. He published several indexes to the statues of Canada as well as this more interesting book of poetry or "waifs." Don't miss "Phrenology," pp. 33-34, in which the poet describes the characteristics of England (Johnny Bull), Scotland (Sandy), and Paddy (Ireland). Seller Inventory # 142131
Bibliographic Details
Title: Waifs In Verse
Publisher: Lovell Printing and Publishing Company, Montreal
Publication Date: 1878
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First Edition.
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