The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, in which are included Memoirs of a Lady of Quality
first edition Quarter calf
1831 · London
by Smollett, Tobias; George Cruikshank [illustrator]
London: James Cochrane and Co, 1831. First Edition. Quarter calf. Very Good+. First Edition. Quarter calf. Tobias Smollett was baptised on March 19th 1721. He was one of the great English satirists and writers. He apprenticed as a surgeon and throughout his life he combined the roles of medical man and author. He is best known for his picaresque novels and led a fascinating life. This very attractive two volume set is titled 'The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle, in which is included Memoirs of a Lady of Quality'. The illustrations are by the great George Cruikshank (truncated)