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Manuscript of the title-page, dedication and preface for the "History of the Peninsular War" by Robert Southey., 1822.

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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.)

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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