A Complete History Of England From The Descent Of Julius Caeser To TheTreaty Of Aix La Chapelle, 1748

"Tobias George Smollett (1721 - 1771) was a Scottish novelist, surgeon, critic and playwright. He was best known for picaresque novels such as The Adventures of Roderick Random (1748), The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle (1751) and The Expedition of Humphry Clinker (1771), which influenced later novelists, including Charles Dickens. His novels were liberally altered by contemporary printers; an authoritative edition of each was edited by Dr O. M. Brack Jr and others. In 1755 he published an English translation of Miguel de Cervantes' novel Don Quixote, which he revised in 1761. In 1756, he became briefly editor of the 58-volume Universal History, and editor of The Critical Review, from which later he had a successful libel case brought against him by Admiral Sir Charles Knowles, and a three-month prison sentence, and fine of £100. Smollett then began what he regarded as his major work, A Complete History of England (1757-1765) which helped recoup his finances, along with profits from his only performed play, a farce, The Reprisal of the Tars of Old England. After his imprisonment, he used the experience in producing another novel, The Life and Adventures of Sir Launcelot Greaves (1760)."

Beautifully rebound in quality leather, this set has been well preserved. Blank endpapers replaced with rebind. There is no notable foxing. The pages are typically clean and bright with subtle ageing to prelims. There is a small tear to the title page of Volume 4 as shown. A very nice set in good to very good condition. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.