Manuscript commonplace book, in a single hand, containing copies of several letters of advice and copies of many lyric poems, sonnets, and epitaphs. Authors represented include Byron, Burns, Anna Barbauld, and R. S. Hawker. In addition, there are verses identified as written by members of the owner's social circle, including "Miss Bode."
Description:
Binding: original full diced calf, worn.
Subject (Topic):
Conduct of life, English poetry--19th century, and English prose literature--19th century