The beggar's petition ; Danae to her babe Perseus ; and, Lines on a malefactor under condemnation. Beauties of the muses ; VI
Bibliographic Citation:
The beggar's petition ; Danae to her babe Perseus ; and, Lines on a malefactor under condemnation. London : Published at J.T. Ward and Co.'s 3, Bread-Street-Hill, Cheapside, 1808 (London : Arliss & Huntsman, Bartholomew-Close)
Alternative Title:
Danae, to her babe Perseus.
Lines on visiting a malefactor under condemnation.
Contributor:
Publisher:
Published at J.T. Ward and Co.'s 3, Bread-Street-Hill, Cheapside, 1808
Notes:
  • At head of title: Beauties of the muses.
  • Woodcut: title-page vignette.
  • First sentence: "Pity the sorrows of a poor old man, whose trembing limbs have borne him your door, whose days are dwindled to the shortest span, oh! give relief! and Heaven will bless your store."
  • Includes 3 woodcuts.
  • Contents: The beggar's petition -- Danæ, to her babe Perseus -- Lines on visiting a malefactor under condemnation.
  • Copy in McGill Library's Rare Books and Special Collections: bound with Edwin and Angelina. Printed for J.T. Ward and Company, No. 3, Bread-Street-Hill, Cheapside,1808. Bound together subsequent to publication with 11 other chapbooks with binder's title: Poems.Bound in brown calf over boards. Isabel Mackenzie. Montreal. March/70. $50.00.
Physical Description:
text.chapbook.black and white, 13 x 8 cm.
Language:
English
Chapbook Category:
Metrical Tales and Other Verse
Digital Collection:
McGill Library's Chapbook Collection
Sponsor:
The McGill Library's Chapbook Collection was made possible through a generous donation from the Harold Crabtree Foundation.
Copyright:
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Chapbook Identifier:
PN970_W36_E3_1808_003517493