Biographical sketches of eminent British poets : chronologically arranged from Chaucer to Burns, with criticisms of their works, selected from the most distinguished writers. Intended for teachers, and the higher classes in schools
by Commissioners of National Education in Ireland. Cross, Maurice fl. (1833-1849) [comp.]
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Dublin : published by direction of the Commissioners of National Education in Ireland ...; sold by W. Curry, Jun., and Co. ...; R. Groombridge and Sons, London; George Philip, Liverpool; Fraser and Co., Edinburgh; Armour and Ramsay, and Donoghue and Mantz, Montreal, Canada; and Chubb and Co., Halifax, Nova Scotia, 1851. First Edition. Hardcover. Poor copy in the original colour boards; wear and tear as with age. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish. Includes previous owner's signature. Physical description; vi, [2], 508 p. ; 17.6 cm. Notes; Compiled by Maurice Cross. Printed: Dublin: G. & J. Grierson for HMSO. Index. Subjects; Textbooks Ireland. Textbooks Great Britain. Textbooks Canada. Poets, English. Poets, Irish. English poetry History and criticism. Poets, English.
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- Title
- Biographical sketches of eminent British poets : chronologically arranged from Chaucer to Burns, with criticisms of their works, selected from the most distinguished writers. Intended for teachers, and the higher classes in schools
- Author
- Commissioners of National Education in Ireland. Cross, Maurice fl. (1833-1849) [comp.]
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- Hardcover
- Book Condition
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- First Edition
- Publisher
- Dublin : published by direction of the Commissioners of National Education in Ireland ...; sold by W. Curry, Jun., and Co. ...;
- Date Published
- 1851
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