Prison amusements, and other trifles: principally written during nine months of confinement in the castle of York. By Paul Positive

[Montgomery, James]

Published by J. Johnson, no. 72, St. Paul’s Church Yard. Price Four Shillings in Boards, London, 1797

About this Item

First edition of the author's first book, 8vo, pp. viii, 200; original blue paper-covered boards, cream paper shelfback, printed paper label on spine; a bit of cracking along the front joint, boards somewhat soiled; all else very good, sound and clean. Montgomery (1771-1854) was a Scottish poet and writer of hymns. "He was raised in the Moravian Church and theologically trained there, so that his writings often reflect concern for humanitarian causes, such as the abolition of slavery and the exploitation of child chimney sweeps" (Wikipedia). Early in life he worked for an auctioneer and bookseller in Sheffield, and published the local newspaper, the Sheffield Iris. For his political views he was twice imprisoned for sedition, and his time in jail was the seed for his first book, Prison Amusements. He wrote a number of books of poetry, and among his many hymns was "The Lord Is My Shepherd" which is still a favorite today.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Prison amusements, and other trifles: principally written during nine months of confinement in the castle of York. By Paul Positive
• Publisher: J. Johnson, no. 72, St. Paul s Church Yard. Price Four Shillings in Boards, London
• Publication Date: 1797
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • English Literature
  • Poetry