The new Prose Bath Guide for the Year 1778 - Hardcover

Thicknesse, Philip

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1024220761 ISBN 13: 9781024220766

Verlag: Hutson Street Press, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

The new Prose Bath Guide for the Year 1778, dedicated to Lord N--, offers a fascinating glimpse into the social life and customs of Bath during the late 18th century. Penned by Philip Thicknesse, this guide, adorned with a characteristic frontispiece, provides more than mere directions; it presents a satirical commentary on the fashionable society that flocked to Bath's famous spa.

Thicknesse's work captures the essence of a bygone era, revealing the nuances of Georgian England through its detailed observations and witty prose. Readers will find themselves transported to the bustling streets and elegant assembly rooms of Bath, encountering the personalities and intrigues that defined the period. This guide is a valuable resource for historians, literary enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the social dynamics of 18th-century England. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to bring the past to life, offering insights that resonate even today.

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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Hutson Street Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1024220761
• ISBN 13: 9781024220766
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 156
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