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Author:
Hammond, Thomas, 1748-approximately 1824, author.
Title:
Memoirs on the life and travels of Thomas Hammond, 1748-1775 / edited by George E. Boulukos.
Publisher:
University of Virginia Press,
Copyright Date:
2017
Description:
lxix, 303 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subject:
Hammond, Thomas,--1748-approximately 1824.
Hammond, Thomas,--1748-approximately 1824--Travel--Europe.
Orphans--England--Biography.
Stablehands--England--Biography.
Jockeys--England--Biography.
Working class--England--Biography.
Circus performers--Europe--Biography.
Trick riding--Europe--History--18th century.
Europe--Description and travel.
Europe--Social life and customs--18th century.
Other Authors:
Boulukos, George, editor.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-286) and index.
Contents:
Note on editorial method -- Note on money -- Memoirs on the life and travels of Thomas Hammond, Volume 1 [and] Volume 2 -- From volume 4: The end of the journey -- Appendix 1: Crossing the Alps, from Greek text -- Appendix 2: Hammond's letter to his father, Madrid 1772 -- Appendix 3: Description of Hammond's performance from volume 3 -- Appendix 4: Maps of Hammond's travels in volume 1.
Summary:
"The memoirs of an eighteenth century stable boy, jockey, and trick rider, this book offers a rare first person account of the lower classes of Europe in the time period"--Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
0813939674
9780813939674
OCLC:
(OCoLC)965145254
LCCN:
2016055630
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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