About this title: This first complete reprint of Boswell's book on Corsica since the eighteenth century is enhanced by comprehensive annotation, textual apparatus, and a critical introduction. Boswell designed his text in two parts: first, an Account of Corsica, which gives a historical, political, socio-economic, and cultural overview of the Corsican people, and second, the Journal of his tour to see the Corsican leader Pascal Paoli in 1765. This edition, unlike so many reprints of just the Journal, allows the reader to appreciate Boswell's original design. The young and adventuresome Boswell wanted to write ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Unknown
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781409771357ISBN:1409771350
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780195165838ISBN:0195165837
Description: BRAND NEW HARDBACK. 234x156 mm. (302) this first complete reprint of boswell's book on corsica since the eighteenth century contains both parts of the original text, comprehensive annotation, textual apparatus, and a critical introduction. these contextualize the corsican issue, underline its significance as a forerunner of the american and french revolutions, and reveal fresh aspects of boswell the writer. (Hardback) read more
Edition: Second edition
Publisher: Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly., London
Date Published: 1768
Description: xii, (2), 384pp. with the half-title and a large engraved folding map. Engraved title-page vignette. Cont. calf, rebacked some time ago, brown morocco spine label. Current spine with a vertical split and hinges starting but still sound. Map & title a bit browned. Old pencil notations on the half-title, inked notes on front pastedown and 2 old ownership signatures on title. read more
Edition: Second Edition
Binding: Leather cover
Publisher: Edward and Charles Dilly [printed for], London
Date Published: 1763
Description: VG: in very good condition. External joints tender. Contemporary previous owner's inscription and date to fep. Heraldic bookplate and inscription to front pastedown. 384pp: Engraved decoration to half-title page and folding map of Corsica. Loose engraved portrait of Pascal Paoli: 220mm x 140mm (9" x 6"): From the estate of the late Alan Rankin (1931-2008), noted Edinburgh antiquarian bookseller. read more
Description: Good. 0195165837 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: LULU PR
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781409771357ISBN:1409771350
Description: New. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Unknown
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9781409771357ISBN:1409771350
Description: New. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-13:9780195165838ISBN:0195165837
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Binding: Hardback
Publisher: OXFORD UNIV PR
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780195165838ISBN:0195165837
Description: New. This first complete reprint of Boswell's book on Corsica since the eighteenth century is enhanced by comprehensive annotation, textual apparatus, and a critical introduction. Boswell designed his text in two parts: first, an Account of Corsica, which... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). This first complete reprint of Boswell's book on Corsica since the eighteenth century is enhanced by comprehensive annotation, textual apparatus, and a critical introduction. Boswell designed his text in two parts: first, an Account of ... read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly shipped from our UK warehouse using Royal Mail International Priority mail. Heavier or more expensive books are shipped with a TRACKING NUMBER. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). This first complete reprint of Boswell's book on Corsica since the eighteenth century is enhanced by comprehensive annotation, textual apparatus, and a critical introduction. Boswell designed his text in two parts: first, an Account of Corsica, which gives a ... read more
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