1781, ISBN: 6341c25eb878496cbea10a7666ccda1a

London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1780. Leather. Very Good. 9" by 6". None. The third edition of John Moore's topographical exploration of Europe, examining France, Switzerland and Germ… Mehr…

London: W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1780. Leather. Very Good. 9" by 6". None. The third edition of John Moore's topographical exploration of Europe, examining France, Switzerland and Germany. The third edition of this work, complete in two volumes.ESTC citation number T89489.Half-title present to Volume II.John Moore's topographical work about his travels across France, Switzerland, and Germany. From 1772 to 1776, Moore accompanied the young 8th Duke of Hamilton, Douglas, and his own son on the journey across Europe. Moore's narrative is told throughout a series of letters.An exciting work looking at the society and manners of Europe in the mid-eighteenth century, before many tumultuous decades of Revolution and War.Moore was a Scottish physician, also known for his novels and travel works. This 1772-76 expedition also influenced Moore to write 'A View of Society and Manners in Italy', published in 1781.Prior owner's ink inscription of J. Payton to a front blank of each volume. In full calf bindings, with gilt detailing to spines. Losses to volume number spine labels, with minor losses to perimeters of title labels. Joints starting, with front boards a touch tender, but generally firm. Inscriptions to front blanks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, with the odd light spot. Very Good, W. Strahan and T. Cadell, 1780, 3<