An Historical Sketch of the Progress and Present State of Anglo-Saxon Literature in EnglandLumley, 1840 - 180 pages |
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John Petheram. 9 . 40 . 3 . EDINBURGH PRINTING COMPANY , 12 , 80UTH ST DAVID STREET . PREFACE . THE increasing attention which the subject of Anglo- CHAPTER 37-63.
John Petheram. 9 . 40 . 3 . EDINBURGH PRINTING COMPANY , 12 , 80UTH ST DAVID STREET . PREFACE . THE increasing attention which the subject of Anglo- CHAPTER 37-63.
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John Petheram. PREFACE . THE increasing attention which the subject of Anglo- Saxon Literature has received in the present century , has rendered the subject of the following pages a de- sideratum in literary history . Occasional notices ...
John Petheram. PREFACE . THE increasing attention which the subject of Anglo- Saxon Literature has received in the present century , has rendered the subject of the following pages a de- sideratum in literary history . Occasional notices ...
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... scarcity or expense , not accessible to every one . It remains now to acknowledge the assistance which I have received from others . And , in the first place , my thanks are due to a gentleman connected with the vi PREFACE .
... scarcity or expense , not accessible to every one . It remains now to acknowledge the assistance which I have received from others . And , in the first place , my thanks are due to a gentleman connected with the vi PREFACE .
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... the works which it was necessary to mention . My sole aim has been , in all , nothing to extenuate , nor set down aught in malice . LONDON , February 5 , 1840 . CONTENTS . CHAPTER I. Utility of a knowledge of Anglo PREFACE . vii.
... the works which it was necessary to mention . My sole aim has been , in all , nothing to extenuate , nor set down aught in malice . LONDON , February 5 , 1840 . CONTENTS . CHAPTER I. Utility of a knowledge of Anglo PREFACE . vii.
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... Abp . Parker and his Clergy in collecting Saxon MSS . - Order in Council to aid him in that object - He employs persons in collecting Books and MSS . The Saxon Letters cut by John Day , 17—36 CHAPTER III . John Joscelin , his Preface to ...
... Abp . Parker and his Clergy in collecting Saxon MSS . - Order in Council to aid him in that object - He employs persons in collecting Books and MSS . The Saxon Letters cut by John Day , 17—36 CHAPTER III . John Joscelin , his Preface to ...
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