Sketch of the Early History of the Cymry, or Ancient Britons

Rev. P. Roberts

Verlag: E. Williams, London, 1803

Beschreibung

The scarce first edition of Rev. P. Roberts's historical study of Wales from 700 B.C. to 500 A.D. Chronologically structured, this scarce first edition begins with the earliest records of the Cymry, continues through to the Roman occupation of Britain, described the withdrawal of the Roman legions, and the subsequent invasions by Germanic tribes such as the Saxons, Jutes and Angles.Lacking the engraved frontispiece.With a five page index to the rear, with errata.In this fascinating first edition, Roberts draws on a variety of sources, including medieval Welsh poetry, to examine Welsh mythology and folklore, and discusses the role of bards, druids and the oral tradition in Welsh society. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Bumping to spine head and tail, with back strip age toned and featuring a series of horizontal splits. Joints starting, with rear board firmly held, and front board extremely tender and held by two cords only. Internally, firmly bound. Lacking frontispiece. Pages lightly age toned, with light spotting and handling marks throughout. Good Only. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 854F35

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Sketch of the Early History of the Cymry, or...

Verlag: E. Williams, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1803

Einband: Hardback

Illustrator: None

Zustand: Good Only

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book