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The Works of William Hogarth, in a series of engravings with descriptions, and a comment on their moral tendency, by the Reverend John Trusler: to which are added, anecdotes of the author and his works by J. This undated folio edition includes an introductory essay by James Hannay, and a descriptive letterpress by Rev. His most famous works were short series of sketches that told moral stories through the lens of political satire – 'A Harlot's Progress,' 'A Rake's Progress,' and 'Marriage-A-La-Mode.' William Hogarth was one of the most famous English artists of the 18th-century and his satirical cartoons appeared in comic-strips and other printed works for decades. "De Clasutre provides an inventory of the treasures and explains that 'one hundred workmen were kept busy for fifteen days…ġ860 English William Hogarth ART Illustrated 150 Plates Political Satire Trusler One of the most famous accounts described in this book is of Nader Shah's pillaging of the treasures of the Great Mogul. This work also contains descriptions of Persian King Tahmasp II and the Safawid Dynasty. These military conquests, along with his political influence and treasure hunts, were reported by several European historians including Andre de Claustre. He led numerous successful military campaigns often being compared to Napoleon and Genghis Khan. So much so that it led to his assassination by a group of a dozen or more conspirators. And while he was powerful, his power corrupted him, and he became exceedingly cruel to his subjects. Nader Shah, also known as Qoli Khan, was a Persian shah known for being one of the most powerful Iranian rulers in the history of the Middle East. Keywords 1887 Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson PIRATES Adventure Novelrare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarianġ743 History of Nader Shah Kouli-Kan IRAN Persia MAP Mogul Treasures Claustre.Bookseller Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books (US).Free Shipping Worldwide.Ĭustomer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! This 1887 early edition of ' Treasure Island' was published in Boston – a curiously rare edition. It includes some of the most famous depictions of pirates and helped establish the tropes that are associated with pirates. ' Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson is one of the most famous and renowned adventure stories of the 19th-century. 1887 Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson PIRATES Adventure Novel
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