In this engaging memoir, Henry Taylor offers a firsthand account of his life as an English poet and civil servant in the 19th century. With wit, humor, and a keen eye for detail, Taylor chronicles his experiences in the literary world and British society more broadly. This book is a delightful read for anyone interested in 19th-century culture and literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public ...
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In this engaging memoir, Henry Taylor offers a firsthand account of his life as an English poet and civil servant in the 19th century. With wit, humor, and a keen eye for detail, Taylor chronicles his experiences in the literary world and British society more broadly. This book is a delightful read for anyone interested in 19th-century culture and literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Autobiography of Henry Taylor, 1800-1875 to cart. $21.42, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2023 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of Autobiography of Henry Taylor 1800-1875 (Volume 2) to cart. $31.55, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1885 by Longmans.
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Volume 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. With usual stamps and markings, In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. 1844-1875. Blind stamping on covers. Gilt lettering on spine. Small stains on the covers and spine. Pages uncut. Binding loose at the spine. Text clean and free of markings. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Autobiography of Henry Taylor, 1800-1875 to cart. $31.73, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2023 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of Autobiography of Henry Taylor, 1800-1875 to cart. $54.33, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2023 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of Autobiography of Henry Taylor 1800-1875 to cart. $115.16, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1885 by Longmans, Green, and Co.
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Not Stated. Very Good. A smart first edition of English dramatist and poet, Henry Taylor's autobiography. Complete in two volumes. Fist edition. With portrait frontispiece to volume one. The autobiography of Henry Taylor, an English dramatist, poet, Colonial Office of Barbados official, and man of letters who was good friends with Robert Southey. This work explores his life from boyhood, through his appointment to the Colonial Office and the beginning of his writing career, to his travels in later life. With commentary on friends and literary acquaintances throughout his life. Bound by R. W. Smith. Bound in half black crushed morocco with marbled boards. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and rubbing to the extremities. Light fading to the spine and the odd mark to the board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot to volume one and very light scattered spotting to volume two. Minor loss to the tissue guard of the frontispiece in volume one. Bound by R. W. Smith. Very Good.
