The Course of Time, A Poem, with a Memoir of the Author; A Copious Index, and an Analysis Prefixed to each Book
by Pollok, Robert, A.M., and Prall, William Livingston. Esq. (Pollok Memoir by)
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very good. Signed by previous owner. Light foxing. Mild cover soiling.
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About This Item
New York.: Charles Wells., 1831. Hard cover. Very good. Signed by previous owner. Light foxing. Mild cover soiling.. 1 328 p. Tan light fabric over boards; brown leather title box, spine, w/ gold titles. Stitched binding. 8x13 cm. Memoir p. i-xiv at end. Ten "books" of verse comprising "The Course of Time", 19th century. Prall's Memoir of Pollok informs: The Rev. Robert Pollok was a Muirhouse native, in the parish of Eaglesham, about 11 miles southeast of Glasgow. He was born 19th October 1798, the youngest son of an intelligent, good farmer. He did nit have the advantage of formal education, so Pollok was self-taught, reading all books in his reach. Before age 14, he was sent to learn the trade of cartwright. By October 1815, his learning was advanced, and he gained admission to the university at Glasgow, earning a Master of Arts at age 22. His future led to the ministry, but also to consumption, an illness that left him weak. Pollok succumbed in 1827. His verse lived on.
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- Alibris.P1080010104
- Title
- The Course of Time, A Poem, with a Memoir of the Author; A Copious Index, and an Analysis Prefixed to each Book
- Author
- Pollok, Robert, A.M., and Prall, William Livingston. Esq. (Pollok Memoir by)
- Format/Binding
- Hard cover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good. Signed by previous owner. Light foxing. Mild cover soiling.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Charles Wells.
- Place of Publication
- New York.
- Date Published
- 1831
- Keywords
- Early 19th century self-taught, then University at Glasgow, minister; Consumption victim; Scotland; Verse in 10 books;
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry;
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About Hedgehog's Whimsey Books
Hedgehog's Whimsey Books was born in a random moment when I decided to become a used books seller. Beginning in 2001, I apprenticed myself with a longtime pro in the next town, hoping to learn her secrets. She encouraged my free help but was wary of sharing all those secrets. Nonetheless, she turned me loose when she felt I would not embarrass her; she was impressed, finding I actually knew something about books and authors and styles. I am still learning, and I am having a good time with the random avalanches of books to be recycled into good homes, one by one. Inventory has mounted: my mother downsized her 7,000-plus library, and we (my Geezer and I) went to library book sales, yard emporiums on weekends, estate dispersals, and added the books my kids left behind, wanting to stock their own shelves anew. Some folks simply tooled down our dirt road and left boxes on our porch. Myself? Well, I am also a photographer, journalist, curious stuff collector, avid reader, writer, editor, small-time publisher, and online pontificator. At Hedgehog Enterprises, I do "Words & Pictures by & for Folks with Prickly Backs, Soft Bellies, & Small Brains", established in 1991. Since I have the smallest brain (by unpopular vote), I am the Head Hedgehog. Do I specialize in particular genres? I thought I did, but my barn has lots of Geezer-built shelves, and we have many interests, so topics vary, as do book conditions and editions. I try to describe such, and sometimes have too much fun as I poke along. There is no charge for the therapy of browsing, folks, so find my sites and stay awhile. If a purchase results, know that the tax collector in Newport, New Hampshire, may get a pleasant surprise. Or, I may buy a few more apple cider donuts or sweet potatoes. No pressure. Hedgehogs do have yearnings. If you should visit by chance or by appointment, enjoy our old New Hampshire farmhouse location alongside the Sugar River and its companion recreation Rail Trail, nearby two historic railroad covered bridges just off Chandlers Mill Road. Feel welcome. -- Lucy G Wells, proprietor.
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