Manuscript of the title-page, dedication and preface for the "History of the Peninsular War" by Robert Southey., 1822.
File
Identifier: MS.42556
Scope and Contents
The manuscript has the following arrangement :
folio 1 : title page;
folio 2 : dedication to "The King", George IV;
folio 3 : preface.
The date of the manuscript has been taken from the preface which was dated by Southey, "Keswick 22 July 1822".
Dates
- Creation: 1822.
Language of Materials
English
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (3 folios.)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
0448D
Bibliography
Southey, Robert. "History of the Peninsular War." Volume 1. (London : John Murray, 1823.)
Subject
- Southey, Robert, poet, 1774-1843 (Person)
- George IV, King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1762–1830 (Dedicatee, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk