The Lives of Those Eminent Antiquaries John Leland, Thomas Hearne, and Anthony À Wood, Vol. 1 of 2: With an Authentic Account of Their Respective ... From Original Papers (Classic Reprint) - Tapa dura

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T here is a pleafure in acknowledging favours received this adverti/z'ment, therefore, cannot conclude without ob jerving, that in a [carcity of materials, this fly]? Part, or the Life of LB lan D, has received jingular benefit from the indulgent and kind communication of Gentlemen, who]? Names the Editor is not at liberty to mention. In reflect? To this work in general, the public at the fame time is to he acquainted, that to the favour of the U niverfity of Ox. Ford, are owing the greater part of the Engraving: of Antiquity in the/te volumes. Acknowledgment is alfo due to f overal Gentlemen of that learned body, who mq/t oblig. Ingh' ficperintended and direc'ted the jitbfizquent parts of this literary publication, and who/2: notes and remarks on the Lives of wood and hearne give grace and em ment to the whole work.

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