A manuscript, 1784.

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Title: A manuscript, 1784.
Creator: Hamilton, Mary, Lady, 1739-1816
Contributor: Pitt, William,--1759-1806
Swift, Jonathan,--1667-1745--Influence
Published / Created: 1784
Abstract: Manuscript of a satirical novella concerning an imaginary voyage by the narrator to a distant planet inhabited by giants, during which he encounters the "Royal Academy" of the planet and the "Chief Minister" (modelled on Pitt the Younger).
Description: First leaf inscribed: "Manuscript, 1784. By Walker. Bolton Street Piccadilly."
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Spine title: "MS de Lady Mary Walker."
Extent: 1 v. (50 p.) ; 34 x 21 cm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: text
Genre: Annotations
manuscripts (AAT)
Subject (Name): Pitt, William,--1759-1806
Swift, Jonathan,--1667-1745--Influence
Subject (Topic): English fiction--18th century
Fantasy fiction, English--Women authors
First person narrative
Satire, English--18th century
Women authors--Great Britain

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Citation: Lady Mary Hamilton, A Manuscript. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.