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An Account of Fort-Montague at Knaresbrough in a Letter from a Gentleman, at Harrogate, to his Friend in London
| Binding: | Hardcover |
| Volume Condition: | Good |
| Dust Jacket: | No |
| Dust Jacket Condition: | N/A |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher Name: | Printed by Brodbelt, Sold by Governor Hill |
| Publication Place: | Knaresbrough, UK |
| Book ID: | 003760 |
| Catalogue(s): | Rare and Antiquarian Books ◇ Local Interest and History - Yorkshire and Humberside |
[1792]. 8pp leaflet, stab stitched. Title page engraved vignette. Pages a little toned, especially the front cover, with some minor spotting. rubbed and lightly chapped at edges. Provides an account and description of Fort Montague, otherwise known as the house in the rock, and a charge delivered to Sir Thomas Hill appointing him as Governor of Fort Montague in 1791. There is some suggestion that this pamphlet was authored by Babara Hofland, but that is uncertain. See Butts, Mistress of our Tears, p.99. Slim 16mo. ESTC notes three variants of this pamphlet, this being the earliest.
Keywords:
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