The Sir Roger de Coverley Papers from the Spectator (Hardcover)

from gmillar

This little gem of a book presents a set of essays that were printed in the "Spectator" back in the early 1700s. They bring the reader into the society of a fine old country gentleman, Sir Roger de Coverley, and many of his acquaintances. It paints a picture of one part of English life in those d...

from carterchristian1

I was amazed, dipping into this book, not sure how it ended up in my daughter's collection, that it was a relaxing introduction to some laid back people. Kind of fun. #125 is advice right on target for the problems the US faces today, hatred...yes hatred among political parties.

from AgedPeasant

Not yet read. Very pleasant to handle and handsome. Three quarter crimson calf, gold tooling. Page edges marbled. Engravings and etchings very vigorous. High production standard. This volume bound for St Margaret's Folkestone 1903

from MrsLee

This was a textbook from my great-uncle's day. The papers were meant as witty moral observations, in fiction form, of the people and events of the Queen Anne era. Also added to this textbook were many notes and observations about the people, places and events of the time. An entertaining way to l...

from MrsLee

This was a textbook from my great-uncle's day. The papers were meant as witty moral observations, in fiction form, of the people and events of the Queen Anne era. Also added to this textbook were many notes and observations about the people, places and events of the time. An entertaining way to l...