Howell's Devises, 1581

Howell's Devises, 1581 is a book of emblems and mottoes compiled by Thomas Howell and published in 1581. The book features a collection of short allegorical texts accompanied by woodcut illustrations, each of which is intended to convey a moral or philosophical message. The emblems and mottoes are arranged thematically, covering topics such as love, friendship, virtue, and wisdom. The book was popular in its time and was widely read by scholars, poets, and other intellectuals. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of emblematic literature and the cultural context of the Elizabethan era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Sir Walter Raleigh was an English professor, actor, poet and writer. Born in London in 1861, Raleigh studied and lectured on English Literature for most of his life, teaching in India at Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College, and at several universities in the United Kingdom, including University College Liverpool, Glasgow University, and Oxford University. At the outset of the First World War, Raleigh changed his career's focus from Romantic era literature and began covering topics relating to the war. Sir Walter Raleigh's best-known work is The War in the Air, which provided coverage on the Royal Air Force's efforts in the war. Raleigh died at the age of 61 from typhoid.