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Title

The millener's girl; or The interesting and authentic adventures of Fanny Bilson; a country clergyman's daughter. : Describing the circumstance which introduced her to quit her father; her journey to London; and her remarkable occurrence at the inn. With the particulars of her life, to the conclusion of her history. To which is added The true story of Anna; the orphan of Worcestershire.

Publication

London : Published by T. Hughes, Ludgate Street, [1802?].

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Details

Additional Authors

• Tomkins, William, active 1793-1818.
• Taylor, Isaac, 1759-1829.
• Hughes, Thomas.
• Whiteman, George.
• Fisher, S. (Simon)

Description

[5]-40 p., [1] leaf of plates : ill.; 18 cm.

Alternative Title

• Interesting and authentic adventures of Fanny Bilson
• True story of Anna; the orphan of Worcestershire

Genre/Form

Gothic fiction.

Note

• "Price sixpence."
• Printer's imprint: "Printed by G. Whiteman, St. John's Lane, London."
• Illustration: Engraved frontispiece by I. Taylor after W. Tomkins, "Fanny rejecting the ardent entreaties of Mr. Johnson." Imprint at head of plate reads: "London, published March 13, 1802, by S. Fisher."

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Call Number

Pforz (Gothic novellas) V 6

OCLC

32497766

Title

The millener's girl; or The interesting and authentic adventures of Fanny Bilson; a country clergyman's daughter. : Describing the circumstance which introduced her to quit her father; her journey to London; and her remarkable occurrence at the inn. With the particulars of her life, to the conclusion of her history. To which is added The true story of Anna; the orphan of Worcestershire.

Imprint

London : Published by T. Hughes, Ludgate Street, [1802?].

Access

Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Local Note

Pforzheimer copy: Bound third of twelve gothic novellas, including: Vincent, J. The castle of the Appennines. London: Tegg [no date]; Wilkinson, S. Edward & Agnes. London: Harrild, 1812; The foundling of the lake. London: Tegg, 1810; The forest phantom. London: Harrild [1808]; The surprising life and real adventures of that celebrated hunter and outlaw, Robin Hood. London: Hughes, 1807; The romantic attachment. London: Nicholson [no date]; The recluse of the woods. London: Maiden [1809]; The Sicilian pirate. London: Maiden [1804]; Tales of terror! London: Maiden, 1802; Robinson, M. Vancenza [part 1]. London: Tegg, 1810; Robinson, M. Vancenza [part 2]. London: Tegg, 1810. -- With the ex libris of Alfred Still; and a 20th century ink note on the front free endpaper ("This books became / the property of / Edith Evans / Christmas 1943"). -- Bound in contemporary red half morocco with marbled boards; spine gilt.

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Added Author

Tomkins, William, active 1793-1818. Illustrator

Taylor, Isaac, 1759-1829. Engineer

Hughes, Thomas. Publisher

Whiteman, George. Printer

Fisher, S. (Simon) Publisher

Other Title

Interesting and authentic adventures of Fanny Bilson

Research Call Number

Pforz (Gothic novellas) V 6