Elements of general history, ancient and modern. . To which are added, a table of chronology, and a comparative view of ancient and modern geography. Illustrated by maps.
Alexander Fraser Tytler, Lord Woodhouselee (1747-1813)
Category
Books
Date
1821
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3053720
Summary
Bibliographic description
3v., plates . ill.., maps . 8vo.. Vol. 1 has 6 engraved folded maps. Shelved and uniform with Edward Nare's continuation (as vol. 3) "Elements of general history" (London, 1822), which has been catalogued separately.. Provenance: manuscript inscriptions on front endpapers: "Mrs Yorke" [probably Margaret Yorke (1778-1848)], and "Ethel Yorke". Bookseller's label on front pastedowns: 'J. Painter, bookseller, stationer & printer. Wrexham'.. Binding: Quarter grey paper, with blue paper over boards; printed spine labels.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Alexander Fraser Tytler, Lord Woodhouselee (1747-1813) Edward Nares (1762-1841)