The Borders of the Tamar and the Tavy
BRAY, Mrs. [A. E.]
Their Natural History, Manners, Customs, Superstitions, Scenery, Antiquities, Eminent Persons, etc., in a Series of Letters to the late Robert Southey, Esq. A New [Second] Edition in Two Volumes.
BRIGHT, CLEAN, CRISP COPY
Published: W Kent & Co., 1879
Stock code: 44989
Price: £244.00
2 vols., 8vo., Second Edition, with engraved title-vignettes and numerous engraved illustrations and plans in the text, neat uniform signature on front free endpapers, neat contemporary signature on titles; original brown cloth, bevelled boards, upper boards framed in black and blocked in gilt (repeating title-vignettes), primrose endpapers, uncut, expertly rebacked with old backstrips laid down, a very good, bright, clean, crisp copy.
Bray's classic account was first published as three volumes in 1836. Urged by Southey to report 'everything about a parish that can be made interesting; all of its history, traditions and manners that can be saved from oblivion', she produced a classic and important work combining natural history, topography and folklore in a series of delightful letters. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. Brockett, 6260.