An essay towards the history of Leverpool, drawn up by papers left by the late Mr. George Perry, and from other materials since collected, by William Enfield, with views of the principal public structures, a chart of the harbour, and a map of the environs. The second edition, with additions

Enfield, William

Published by printed for Joseph Johnson, No. 72, St. Paul’s Church Yard, London, 1774

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Folio, pp. vi, [6] subscriber list, 116; large folding map at the back, 2 folding charts, 9 engraved plates; one leaf loose (present) in the subscriber's list; all else near fine in contemporary limp pastepaper boards, manuscript titling on spine. A re-issue of the first edition of 1773, with cancel title page, a new preface and additional Y* signature. Enfield (1741-1797) became the minister at Benn's Garden Chapel in Liverpool, a wealthy and well-connected congregation. He was also the author of a well-received book on oratory, The Speaker, which went through many editions from 1774 to the mid-19th century; and the popular Institutes of natural philosophy, theoretical and practical which also went through many editions in both Britain and America.

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• Title: An essay towards the history of Leverpool, drawn up by papers left by the late Mr. George Perry, and from other materials since collected, by William Enfield, with views of the principal public structures, a chart of the harbour, and a map of the environs. The second edition, with additions
• Publisher: printed for Joseph Johnson, No. 72, St. Paul s Church Yard, London
• Publication Date: 1774
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