Book Excerpt: ck ten, and such a peal of chimes succeeded, as shook the whole edifice, notwithstanding its bulk, and drove me away in a hurry. No mob obstructed my passage, and I ran through a succession of streets, free and unmolested, as if I had been skimming along over the downs of Wiltshire. My servants conversing before the hotel were the only sounds which the great "Place de Mer" echoed.This universal stillness was the more pleasing, when I looked back upon those scenes of horror and outcry which filled London but a ...
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Book Excerpt: ck ten, and such a peal of chimes succeeded, as shook the whole edifice, notwithstanding its bulk, and drove me away in a hurry. No mob obstructed my passage, and I ran through a succession of streets, free and unmolested, as if I had been skimming along over the downs of Wiltshire. My servants conversing before the hotel were the only sounds which the great "Place de Mer" echoed.This universal stillness was the more pleasing, when I looked back upon those scenes of horror and outcry which filled London but a week or two ago, when danger was not confined to night only, and the environs of the capital, but haunted our streets at midday. Here, I could wander over an entire city; stray by the port, and venture through the most obscure alleys, without a single apprehension; without beholding a sky red and portentous with the light of fires, or hearing the confused and terrifying murmurs of shouts and groans, mingled with the reports of artillery. I can assure you, I think myself very fortunate to have escRead More
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Near Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Pages [220] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Covers clean, colors bright, minor edge wear. Why Beckford's second book, printed in London in 1783 was suppressed by the author prior to its release to the public remains unknown. It may have been due to the occasionally high-blown romantic rhetoric or due to the political sensibilities which the contents might offend [beckfordiana]. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described.
Add this copy of Dreams, Waking Thoughts and Incidents William Beckford to cart. $22.99, very good condition, Sold by Arbor-Scout rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ann Arbor, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Fairleigh Dickinson University Press.
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Good with no dust jacket. 0838676480. NAP. Ex-Library copy; with typical markings. Library label on front board and on spine tail. Light rubbing. A bit of sunning to spine and boards. Pages clean, but for library markings.; ESH13A; 328 pages; Ex-Library.
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