A COMPLETE HISTORY OF ENGLAND, by question and answer, from the invasion of Julius Caesar, to the beginning of the year 1788. Extracted from the most celebrated English historians, particularly Rapin, Tindal, Hume, and Smollett; and calculated for the instruction and entertainment of the youth of both sexes. Fourth edition,

12mo, (177x108mm), xi,[1],443,[1]p. 11 engraved plates (of 12). Contemporary calf, cover detached. Previous owner's signature: the Rev.D Jones, 'Rector of Langan 1792' on the front free endleaf, rear free endleaf and directions to the binder page, and the later owner's signature: Marg[are]t Lloyd, dated 1849, on the reverse of one plate. A sadly imperfect, and bedraggled, copy of a rare edition, ESTC records only private collections as a location for this book. The text, though drawing on a number of named sources, may be based on Goldsmith's history. Please note that the advised postage is based on an average book, if necessary the postage will be reduced to the correct amount and you will be notified by email.