Chap-Books of the Eighteenth Century with Facsimiles, Notes, and Introduction.

ASHTON (John)

Verlag: Chatto and Windus, 1882

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First Edition, xvi, 486pp., frontis., illustrs., throughout, orig. decorated cloth gilt, a very good copy. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 42391

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Titel: Chap-Books of the Eighteenth Century with ...
Verlag: Chatto and Windus
Erscheinungsdatum: 1882
Einband: Hardcover
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CHAP-BOOKS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY with Facsimiles, Notes, and Introduction

Ashton, John

Verlag: Chatto & Windus, GB, 1882

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Hardback. Zustand: VG-. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: NO DW. 1st Edition. Dark brown publisher's cloth, lettered and decorated in gold and black. Minor internal library marks else Book is in very good minus condition with minor but noticeable signs of wear and/or age. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers d042.103

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Chap-Books of the Eighteenth Century: With Facsimiles, Notes, and Introduction

John Ashton

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2017

ISBN 10: 0259494127 ISBN 13: 9780259494126

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating exploration of a unique literary form: the chapbook. These small, inexpensive pamphlets, often containing tales of adventure, folklore, and religion, were the primary source of reading material for much of the British population in the 18th century. The author delves into the history of chapbooks, their production, and their distribution by travelling pedlars known as "chapmen." The book examines the wide range of subjects covered by chapbooks, including religious stories, supernatural tales, romances, humorous anecdotes, and even criminal accounts. The author provides a rich tapestry of examples from the era, bringing to life the world of these often overlooked literary artifacts. The author also explores the social context of chapbooks, offering insights into the reading habits and cultural values of the lower and middle classes of the time. The book's unique insights into the history of popular literature, and the social and cultural landscape of 18th-century Britain, make it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of literacy and storytelling in the English-speaking world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9780259494126_0

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CHAP-BOOKS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY with Facsimiles, Notes, and Introduction

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