Buy this book on-line Lewis, M. G : Alfonso, King of Castile; A Tragedy, in Five ActsPrinted for J. Bell, London, 1801
Disbound. Pages (i-iii) iv-vii (viii) and (1) - 110 (1). Uncut page bottoms. Light scattered foxing. In the Preface the author "confesses that the situation at the end of the Second Act was suggested by the well-known anecdote of Charlemagne and his daughter Emma. It seems more likely to have been suggested by the story of Sigismunda and Guiscardo -- only the fact happens to be otherwise." ".the siege of Algesiras took place, at which the first use of gunpowder is said to have been made." Characters include: Alfonso XI; Orsino; Father Bazil; Henriquez; Ricardo; Amelrosa; Estella; etc. Last page contains advertising of other works by M. G. Lewis such as: The East Indian; Rolla, or the Peruvian Hero; The Love of Gain; etc.. Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Lewis, M. G : Alfonso, King of Castile; A Tragedy, in Five Acts. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including antiquarian books, first editions, fine bindings, incunabula and out-of-print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |