The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT117741Includes: 'Original poems of the late unfortunate Thomas Chatterton, .. '.Bristol: printed by Biggs & Cottle, and sold by Lee & Hurst, London; Bull, Bath; Cottle, and Bulgin & Sheppard, Bristol; Hough, and Washbourn, Glocester; Harward, Cheltenham; Jenner, Stroud; and Bence, Wootten-Underedge, 1798. 2v.; 12
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT117741Includes: 'Original poems of the late unfortunate Thomas Chatterton, .. '.Bristol: printed by Biggs & Cottle, and sold by Lee & Hurst, London; Bull, Bath; Cottle, and Bulgin & Sheppard, Bristol; Hough, and Washbourn, Glocester; Harward, Cheltenham; Jenner, Stroud; and Bence, Wootten-Underedge, 1798. 2v.; 12
""Five Centuries Of Gunsmiths, Swordsmiths And Armorers, 1400-1900"" by Robert Edward Gardner is a comprehensive book that explores the history of weapons and armor from the 15th to the 19th century. The book covers the evolution of gunsmithing, swordsmithing, and armor making, as well as the techniques and materials used by craftsmen during this time period. The book is organized chronologically and covers major historical events and their impact on weapons and armor. It includes detailed descriptions of various weapons and armor, including their design, construction, and use. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of historical weapons and armor, as well as the craftsmen who created them. In addition to discussing the technical aspects of weapons and armor, the book also delves into the social and cultural significance of these objects. It explores how weapons and armor were used in warfare, as well as their role in courtly life and dueling. The book also covers the symbolism and iconography of weapons and armor, and how they were used to convey social status and power. Overall, ""Five Centuries Of Gunsmiths, Swordsmiths And Armorers, 1400-1900"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of weapons and armor. It provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of these objects over five centuries, and explores their technical, social, and cultural significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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