Boswell and the Girl from Botany Bay, by Pottle, Frederick A
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"Boswell and the Girl from Botany Bay," published in 1937 by Frederick A. Pottle, is a captivating biographical exploration of James Boswell's relationship with Mary Bryant, a convict exiled to Australia. The limited edition comprises 44 pages and has only 500 copies printed, making it a prized collectible, often found in elegant slipcases. Pottle's investigation, sparked by Boswell's late instructions regarding a gratuity for Bryant, sheds light on Boswell's interest in prison reform and his advocacy for her pardon. This scholarly work not only appeals to Boswell aficionados but also offers a well-researched glimpse into the struggles of 18th-century life, demonstrating Pottle's expertise in Boswell studies."
Limited to 500, this is 313. In slipcase, Slipcase has some rubbing and splits starting, but is still handsome. Book VG. Gift inscription on first page.
Viking
Hardcover
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"Boswell and the Girl from Botany Bay," published in 1937 by Frederick A. Pottle, is a captivating biographical exploration of James Boswell's relationship with Mary Bryant, a convict exiled to Australia. The limited edition comprises 44 pages and has only 500 copies printed, making it a prized collectible, often found in elegant slipcases. Pottle's investigation, sparked by Boswell's late instructions regarding a gratuity for Bryant, sheds light on Boswell's interest in prison reform and his advocacy for her pardon. This scholarly work not only appeals to Boswell aficionados but also offers a well-researched glimpse into the struggles of 18th-century life, demonstrating Pottle's expertise in Boswell studies."
Limited to 500, this is 313. In slipcase, Slipcase has some rubbing and splits starting, but is still handsome. Book VG. Gift inscription on first page.
Viking
Hardcover
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