The English works of Roger Ascham, . Preceptor to Queen Elizabeth. Containing, I. A report of the affairs of Germany, and the Emperor Charles the Fifth's court. II. Toxophilus, or the school of shooting. III. The schoolmaster, or perfect way of bringing up youth, illustrated by the late learned Mr. Upton. IV. Letters to Queen Elizabeth and others, now first published from the manuscripts. With notes and observations, and the author's life. By James Bennet, master of the boarding-school of Hoddesdon in Hertfordshire.
Roger Ascham (1515-1568)
Category
Books
Date
1761
Materials
Calfskin leather, gold, board, paper, printing ink
Measurements
271 x 217 x 41 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Berrington Hall, Herefordshire
NT 3142755
Summary
Bibliographic description
[2],4,[4],xvi,395,[1]p. . 4to.. UNVERIFIED. Non-indigenous book, Pettiward, ex-Great Finborough Hall. Provenance: Armorial bookplate: "Finborough Library".
Provenance
Gifted to the National Trust from the Pettiward family in 2002.
Makers and roles
Roger Ascham (1515-1568) James Bennet Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)