Miscellaneous thoughts, anecdotes and characters of books and men, [1780s].

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Miscellaneous thoughts, anecdotes and characters of books and men, [1780s].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702172501

Manuscript volume containing anecdotes and comments, mostly taken from Joseph Spence and Horace Walpole.

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8023899

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Spence, Joseph, 1699-1768

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Joseph Spence (1699-1768), anecdotist and professor of poetry in New College, Oxford, is best known for his Essay on Pope's Odyssey (1727) and his Anecdotes, Observations and Characters of Books and Men (1820), published posthumously. From the description of Joseph Spence papers, 1649-1859 (bulk 1739-1768). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702138266 ...

Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797

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Dr. John Allen (1771-1843) was a political and historical writer. In 1791 he graduated with an MD from the University of Edinburgh. In 1801, in his capacity as a doctor, he accompanied Lord Holland to Spain, and on his return to England became a regular inmate of Holland House. Although he served in 1806 as under-secretary to the commissioners for treating with America, Allen is best known for his social life at Holland House, especially as documented in his diary. He also helped Lord Holland to...