Very uncommon as the 1843 American Edition. Brown decorative hardcover boards with stamped designs, gilt lettering and gilt designs on the spine. Boards with heavy wear; edges torn; pages dusty with heavy foxing and soiling. As per Newman's preface, little is know of the author except that he was native to Hampshire and born about 1565. In 1605, owing to his eloquence as a preacher, King James made him a Prebendary of the Abbey Church of St. Peter's, Westiminster. These "godly meditations were popular books during the 17th Century. He died in 1629.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

Disce Vivere : Learn To Live

Publisher

D. Appleton & Company, New York, NY, U.S.A.

Publication Date

1843

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Good

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19th Century Literature & Earlier

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Collector and seller of used and rare books specializing in Hudson River related materials, history, travel and Americana. As of now, we are an internet sales only business. We do not keep regular store hours. For appointments in the area please call ahead. To build inventory we are looking to buy book collections both large and small with top dollar paid. Appraisal services are also offered.

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Hudson River Book Shoppe
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