1785 The Shipwreck William Falconer ART Scottish Ships Nautical Poem Navigation

  
With living colours give my verse to glow. The sad memorial of a tale of woe! William Falconer was an 18. Century Scottish poet whose poetry focused on marine life and life at sea. His most important work,' The Shipwreck', was written in 1762 and gained him instant and immense success. This 1785 features impressive, folding maps and engravings - highly desirable and valuable! Collation: Complete with all pages. Binding: Leather; tight and secure. 8.5in X 5.5in (21.5cm x 14cm). This item is in the category "Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible".

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• Year Printed: 1785
• Topic: Poetry
• Binding: Leather
• Region: Europe
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Author: FALCONER, William
• Subject: Illustrated
• Original/Facsimile: Original
• Language: English
• Publisher: Printed for T.

  Cadell

• Place of Publication: London
• Special Attributes: Illustrated