Biographical, literary, and political anecdotes of persons in the present age, [ca. 1822-1826].

1 v. (40 p.) ; 20 x 17 cm.

English

For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.

Manuscript commonplace book. Collection of political, cultural, and historical anecdotes on various topics, including: "the Union with Scotland;" parliaments and parliamentarians; a war with the French Republicans; a spring in France famous for its water's use in tanning and dying; a church in Styria; a fortress on Mt. Parnassus; the Polish origin of the custom of birthstones; tablets unearthed in Wales marking the preaching of St. Paul there in AD 48, as well as a later martyrdom and the death of a bishop, transcribed in latinized Welsh. Aso includes: epitaphs; a poem comparing Catholics to corn; comments on etiquette, and satires about social customs, including a mock-recipe for a successful party using "ingredients" like wit, politesse, flattery, and playing-cards; some recipes for puddings; anecdotes about water filtration and vegetable preservation; some prayers, hymns, and poems on love, nature, and friendship. Some items attributed to Pratt, to Mr. Burke, to William Beckford, and to Chauncy Hare Townsend.

August 08, 2005

Biographical, Literary, and Political Anecdotes of Persons in the Present Age. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

Biographical, Literary, and Political Anecdotes of Persons in the Present Age. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.