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William Douglas; or, The Scottish exiles. : A historical novel. In three volumes ...

Title
William Douglas; or, The Scottish exiles. : A historical novel. In three volumes ...
Author
Duncan, Henry, 1774-1846.
Publication
Edinburgh : Published by Oliver & Boyd; and Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, & Green, London, 1826.

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  • Oliver and Boyd (Edinburgh, Scotland) pbl
  • Oliver and Boyd (Edinburgh, Scotland) prt
  • Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green. pbl
Description
3 v.; 19 cm.
Subject
Note
  • By Henry Duncan, D.D., of Ruthwell (cf. Halkett & Laing).
  • Pagination: v. 1: [5]-326 p.; v. 2: [5]-308 p.; v. 3: 324 p.
  • Epigraph: "To distant caves the lonely wand'rer flies, / To seek that peace a tyrant's frown denies. / Hear the sweet accents of his tuneful voice, / Hear him, o'erwhelm'd with sorrow, yet rejoice / ****** / 'Tis manly music, such as martyrs make, / Suff'ring with gladness for a Saviour's sake. / ****** / 'Tis love like his that can alone defeat / The foes of man, or make a desert sweet." -- Cowper.
  • Printer's imprint: "Oliver & Boyd, Printers."
  • An historical novel set during the time of the persecution of the Covenanters in Scotland.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Call Number
Pforz (Duncan, H. William Douglas)
OCLC
13326231
Author
Duncan, Henry, 1774-1846.
Title
William Douglas; or, The Scottish exiles. : A historical novel. In three volumes ...
Imprint
Edinburgh : Published by Oliver & Boyd; and Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, & Green, London, 1826.
Access
Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Local Note
Pforzheimer copy: With the armorial bookplates of Francis, Earl of Killmorey (engraved by Huntley, of 74 New Bond St.). -- Bound in contemporary half calf over marbled boards, spines gilt.
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Oliver and Boyd (Edinburgh, Scotland) Publisher
Oliver and Boyd (Edinburgh, Scotland) Printer
Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green. Publisher
Kilmorey, Francis Needham, Earl of, 1748-1832. Former owner
Huntly, T. D. Engraver
Research Call Number
Pforz (Duncan, H. William Douglas)
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