The History of England, in Easy Verse: From the Invasion of Julius Caesar, to the Beginning of the Year 1806

W. R. Johnson

Published by Tabart & Co., London, 1806

About this Item

A scarce copy of this history of England in verse, from the invasion of Caesar to the year 1806. Scarce work. Illustrated with a folding map frontispiece. Written in verse to encourage young persons to commit the details to memory, this history of England provide commentary from the invasion of Julius Caesar, through the invasion of the Danes, the death of Alfred, and the reign of Henry I, to the peace of Amiens. Written by W. R. Johnson, an English historian. Bound in quarter roan with paper covered boards. Externally, worn with rubbing and wear resulting in light loss to the extremities. Loss to the head and tail of the spine with a crack to the front joint. Fading to the spine and marks to the boards. Front joint tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting. Loss to the folding map frontispiece, with a section of the map torn away. Good Only.

Seller Inventory # 881T34

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The History of England, in Easy Verse: From the Invasion of Julius Caesar, to the Beginning of the Year 1806
• Publisher: Tabart & Co., London
• Publication Date: 1806
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Condition: Good Only
• Book Type: book