The Diary of a Country Parson & Rides Around Britain

Two very smart works on life and travel in Britain from the Folio Society, with illustrations throughout. Two volumes. This set includes: The Diary of a Country Parson, 1992. With many illustrations throughout. The diary of James Woodforde, an English clergyman, mainly in Somerset and Norfolk, remembered as the author of this work. Covering the period from 1759 to 1802, this provides a vivid account of parish life. Illustrated by Ian Stephens, an Australian artist and engraver. Rides Around Britain, 1996. Illustrated with numerous in-text images and nine maps. Collated complete. Byng's fifteen extant diaries, covering the years 178194, describe his travels on horseback throughout England and Wales during twelve summers. Written by John Byng, 5th Viscount Torrington, a British aristocrat and celebrated eighteenth-century diarist. Illustrated by Anne Hayward, a British artist. In the original quarter cloth binding with marbled boards. Externally, excellent. Original paper covered slip cases are very smart with minor wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine.…