Thomas Wright

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 LibraryT067321Not in fact by Reynolds, but by Thomas Wright; see "The Library," ser. 5, XV, p. 107-8.London: printed for J. How, and A. Bettesworth, 1708. 126, 2],34, 6]p.: ill.; 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.Medical theory and practice of the 1700s developed rapidly, as is evidenced by the extensive collection, which includes descriptions of diseases, their conditions, and treatments. Books on science and technology, agriculture, military technology, natural philosophy, even cookbooks, are all contained here.++++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 LibraryT225010Titlepage in red and black. With a final corrigenda leaf.Durham: printed by G. Sowler, for the author, 1773. 4],48, 2]p.; 8

""The Life of Charles Dickens"" by Thomas Wright is a comprehensive biography of the famous English author. The book details Dickens' life from his early childhood and education to his rise as a successful writer and his later years. Wright delves into Dickens' personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, as well as his professional life, including his writing process and the publication of his works. The book also explores the social and historical context of Dickens' life and work, including the Victorian era and the social issues that Dickens addressed in his writing. Overall, ""The Life of Charles Dickens"" provides a thorough and engaging portrait of one of the most celebrated authors in English literature.This is a new release of the original 1936 edition.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.

This book contains a collection of political verses, venality satires and songs of social protest from medieval England. First edited by Thomas Wright in 1839, these so-called 'political songs' are reissued here on behalf of the Royal Historical Society. The collection provides a fascinating insight into medieval responses to contemporary events. A wide-ranging introduction from Peter Coss offers observations on authorship, audience, the means of dissemination and the use of the languages involved. The reader is brought up to date on the critical study of the poems and on their significance and potentiality for the modern historian and literary scholar. Professor Coss corrects Wright's dating where necessary and puts each item into its full contemporary context, making these fascinating verses accessible to the modern reader.

The life of Sir Richard Burton offers a detailed biographical study of one of the most intriguing figures of the 19th century, exploring his pursuits as a linguist, explorer, and scholar. The work delves into his intellectual curiosity, unorthodox methods, and the cultural and geographical frontiers he sought to understand. Through a balanced narrative, it presents Burton as both a man of science and adventure, revealing his dedication to discovery alongside his personal complexities. The biography reflects on his education, early travels in France and Italy, and the influences that shaped his bold, unconventional outlook on life. The author contrasts this portrayal with previous accounts, aiming to provide a broader and more nuanced understanding by incorporating private correspondence and first hand recollections. The result is a portrait that emphasizes Burton's relentless pursuit of knowledge and his fascination with the unknown. It stands as an exploration not only of his achievements but of the human spirit's quest for truth, experience, and meaning beyond the familiar world.