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A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada (in 2 Volumes)

A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada (in 2 Volumes)

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A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada (in 2 Volumes)

by Washington Irving

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London: John Murray, 1829 First UK edition. John Murray, London 1829. Richly decorated blue full leather binding.The Spines are little soiled and rubbed.The boards have miniscule scratching. Marbled endpapers. The pages are in general clean and tidy.Just a few pages with minisculel soiling or foxing. The edges of the text block are marbled. Irvings famous book in a very well preserved fine binding.John Murray was Irvings English publisher of choice. He published concurrently in the United States and Britain to protect his copyright. "Through this chronicle, Irving emphasizes the barbarity of the Christian conquerors, the prejudices and ignorance of the court, and the heroism of the Moorish leaders in their hopeless struggle to retain Granada." (oxfordreference)

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Although the following Chronicle bears the name of the venerable Fray Antonio Agapida, it is rather a superstructure reared upon the fragments which remain of his work. It may be asked, Who is this same Agapida, who is cited with such deference, yet whose name is not to be found in any of the catalogues of Spanish authors? The question is hard to answer. He appears to have been one of the many indefatigable authors of Spain who have filled the libraries of convents and cathedrals with their tomes, without ever dreaming of bringing their labors to the press.

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Title
A Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada (in 2 Volumes)
Author
Washington Irving
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Sehr gut
Quantity Available
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Edition
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Publisher
John Murray
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1829
Size
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Weight
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