Select Fables: With Cuts, Designed And Engraved By Thomas And John Bewick, And Others Previous To The Year 1784 (1820)

Bewick, John; Bewick, Thomas

ISBN 10: 1165804239 / ISBN 13: 9781165804238

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Select Fables: With Cuts, Designed And Engraved By Thomas And John Bewick, And Others Previous To The Year 1784 (1820)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165804239
• ISBN 13: 9781165804238
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Select Fables: With Cuts, Designed And Engraved By Thomas And John Bewick, And Others Previous To The Year 1784 (1820) is a book that features a collection of fables accompanied by illustrations. The book was created by John Bewick, an English wood engraver, and his brother Thomas Bewick. The fables included in the book are a selection of popular stories that were commonly told in the 18th century. The illustrations in the book were designed and engraved by the Bewick brothers and other artists who worked before the year 1784. The book was first published in 1820 and has since become a classic work of English literature. It is known for its beautiful illustrations and timeless stories that continue to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.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.

About the Author

Thomas Bewick (1753 1828) was a master of book illustration and wood engraving from Newcastle upon Tyne, England.