The Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography, Comprising a Series of Original Memoirs of Distinguished Men of All Ages and All Nations, By Writers of Eminence in the Various Branches of Literature, Science and Art Volume I [Volume 1 of 3] AA - CZU

Waller, John Francis [Edited by] John Francis Waller (21 July 1809 - 19 January 1894) was an Irish poet, librettist and editor and was called to the Irish Bar in 1833. Under the pseudonym of 'Jonathan Freke Slingsby' he wrote for the Dublin University Magazine and became its editor in 1845. He held the position of vice-president of the Royal Irish Academy from 1864 and was appointed Registrar of the Rolls Court in 1867.

Published by Published by William Mackenzie, London, Glasgow & Edinburgh London, Possibly First Edition . 1860., 1860

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Title: The Imperial Dictionary of Universal ...

Publisher: Published by William Mackenzie, London, Glasgow & Edinburgh London, Possibly First Edition . 1860.

Publication Date: 1860

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition