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Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Memorial tablet for James Dodds, in Presbyterian Church, Linton
... Memorial tablet for James Dodds, in Presbyterian Church, Linton...James Dodds...Colour photo of memorial tablet for James Dodds....Colour photo of memorial tablet for James Dodds. Memorial tablet for James Dodds, in Presbyterian Church, Linton Photograph ...At the time this photograph was taken (1990), this memorial tablet was in the Presbyterian Church in Linton. The memorial is now in the LDHS collection (Registration number 2013-07.)Colour photo of memorial tablet for James Dodds."Presbyterian Church Linton".james dodds, presbyterian church linton, memorials -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, James Dodds Headstone
... James Dodds Headstone...James Dodds...Black and white photograph of James Dodds Headstone....James Dodds Headstone Cemetery 1891 Black and white photograph of James Dodds Headstone. ...Black and white photograph of James Dodds Headstone.james dodds, headstone, cemetery, 1891 -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Willetts Photo Ballarat, James Dodds
... James Dodds...James Dodds...James Dodds was first Secretary to the Shire of Grenville, from 1864 until his death in 1891. ...James Dodds was first Secretary to the Shire of Grenville, from 1864 until his death in 1891. ...James Dodds was first Secretary to the Shire of Grenville, from 1864 until his death in 1891. Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 76. CDV (carte de visite) portrait of a man with beard and moustache wearing jacket and wide tiejames dodds, old lintonian collection -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Grenville Shire Councillors and council officers outside first Council offices at Linton, 1880s
... ... James Dodds [Shire Secretary]...Shire of Grenville offices Grenville Shire Hall Buildings Councillors Austin's shop Joseph Shepherd Alex McVitty James Dodds [Shire Secretary] John Clarke W. G. ...The Shire of Grenville was proclaimed in 1864. The Shire offices and hall are believed to have been completed by the mid 1860s. Photograph is dated to 1880s from names of Council members and Shire officers.Original sepia photograph showing a group of men standing outside the Shire Council offices at Linton. Photo shows the fence at the front of the Grenville Shire offices, and part of the next-door shop (shop formerly owned by Thomas Austin). Some names of Councillors and Shire officials handwritten on the back of the photograph. The photograph has been sealed in a protective plastic cover.On reverse of photograph: "Wm Brown / J.J. Shepherd / Alex McVitty / Jas Dodds (Shire Secretary) / G.H. Smith / Jno Clarke / W.G. Bennett / Mr Preston".shire of grenville offices, grenville shire hall, buildings, councillors, austin's shop, joseph shepherd, alex mcvitty, james dodds [shire secretary], john clarke, w. g. bennett, mr preston, william brown [shire engineer], linton town hall -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook, [Beach, Charles], Lost Lenore : or the adventures of a rolling stone, [1872] [First published by C.J. Skeet 1864]
... James Dodds...Dodds indicates book was part of original library collection, acquired before 1891. James Dodds Original collection Fiction Charles Beach Thomas Mayne Reid Book plate pasted inside front cover: 'Linton / Mechanics Institute / Established, 1871'. ...302 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, charles beach, thomas mayne reid -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook, Dodge, Mrs M. E, Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates, [1865]
... ...James Dodds...Ice Skating Mystery James Dodds Original collection Fiction Mrs Dodge M. ...303 p.fictionice skating, mystery, james dodds, original collection, fiction, mrs dodge, m. e. dodge -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook, Caxton, Pisistratus (pseudonym used by Lord Lytton) et al, 'My novel' / by Pisistratus Caxton : or, Varieties in English life / by the Right Hon. Lord Lytton) : in two volumes : Vol. I, [n.d.] [1874?]
... James Dodds...Dodds indicates book was part of original library collection, acquired before 1891. James Dodds Original collection Fiction Lord Lytton A social satire by English author Lord Lytton. ...A social satire by English author Lord Lytton. The protagonist 'Pisistratus Caxton' is a writer navigating 19th-century English class, ambition, and rural society.396 p. : brown cover embossed with black design. Title and author's name in gold on spine. Gilding on spine.fictionA social satire by English author Lord Lytton. The protagonist 'Pisistratus Caxton' is a writer navigating 19th-century English class, ambition, and rural society.james dodds, original collection, fiction, lord lytton -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook, Reid, Captain Mayne [Thomas Mayne Reid], The half-blood : or, Oceola, the Seminole, [1861]
... James Dodds...Dodds indicates book was part of original library collection, acquired before 1891. James Dodds Original collection Fiction Thomas Mayne Reid Book plate pasted inside front cover: 'Linton / Mechanics' Institute / Established, 1871'. ...438 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, thomas mayne reid -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook, Reid, Captain Mayne [Thomas Mayne Reid], The boy slaves, [1864]
... James Dodds...Dodds indicates book was part of original library collection, acquired before 1891. James Dodds Original collection Fiction Thomas Mayne Reid Book plate pasted inside front cover: 'Linton Mechanics' Institute / Established, 1871'. ...382 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, thomas mayne reid -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook, Reid, Captain Mayne [Thomas Mayne Reid], Afloat in the forest, [n.d.] [1866?]
... James Dodds...Dodds indicates book was part of original library collection, acquired before 1891. James Dodds Original collection Fiction Thomas Mayne Reid Book plate pasted inside front cover: 'Linton / Mechanics' Institute / Established / 1871.' ...382 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, thomas mayne reid -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Lytton, Lord [Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton] [=Baron Lytton, Lord Lytton], [What will he do with it? : Vol. II : Book VII - Book XII], [n.d.] [First published 1858, numerous later editions, this Routledge edition probably between 1868 and 1873]
... James Dodds...Dodds indicates book was part of original library collection, acquired before 1891. James Dodds Original collection Fiction Lord Lytton English literature Book published in several volumes, which explore the fates of various characters, including Austin Wentworth, Guy Darrell and Lionel Haughton, showing how each character manages their life choices, money and secrets. ...Book published in several volumes, which explore the fates of various characters, including Austin Wentworth, Guy Darrell and Lionel Haughton, showing how each character manages their life choices, money and secrets. Book VII mainly focuses on the life of Guy Darrell, who must decided what to do with his life, wealth and power.303 p. Title page missing. [Information for catalogue record from first page and spine.]fictionBook published in several volumes, which explore the fates of various characters, including Austin Wentworth, Guy Darrell and Lionel Haughton, showing how each character manages their life choices, money and secrets. Book VII mainly focuses on the life of Guy Darrell, who must decided what to do with his life, wealth and power.james dodds, original collection, fiction, lord lytton, english literature -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novels, Lytton, Lord [Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton] [=Baron Lytton, Lord Lytton], Leila, or the siege of Granada; Calderon, the courtier : a tale; The pilgrims of the Rhine, [n.d.] [works first published 1830s, this edition c.1879?]
... James Dodds...Dodds indicates book was part of original library collection, acquired before 1891. James Dodds Original collection Lord Lytton Historical fiction English literature Folklore Three separate novellas published together. ...Three separate novellas published together. 'Leila' and 'Calderon' are historical fiction, set in Spain in the 15th and17th centuries. 'Pilgrims' is a set of loosely connected stories based in German folklore.Three works published in one volume. 'Leila', p. 1-121, with Preface; 'Calderon' p. 123-164; 'Pilgrims', page numbers recommence, xii p. (with Dedication, Advertisement to the First Edition, Preface, Table of Contents), then p. 1-172. Brown cover embossed with decorative pattern in black. Spine similarly embossed in gold and black.fictionThree separate novellas published together. 'Leila' and 'Calderon' are historical fiction, set in Spain in the 15th and17th centuries. 'Pilgrims' is a set of loosely connected stories based in German folklore.james dodds, original collection, lord lytton, historical fiction, english literature, folklore -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook, Reid, Captain Mayne [Thomas Mayne Reid], The white gauntlet : a novel, [n.d.] [before 1887]
... James Dodds...James Dodds Original collection Fiction Thomas Mayne Reid Book plate pasted inside front cover: 'Linton / Mechanics' Institute / Established, 1871'. ...451 p. ( first 18 numbered pages missing)fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, thomas mayne reid -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook, Marryat, Captain (Frederick Marryat), Percival Keene : a new edition, [n.d.] [c.1870. First published by Henry Colborn 1842]
... James Dodds...Dodds indicates book was part of original Linton Mechanics' Institute collection, acquired before 1891. James Dodds Original collection Fiction Captain Marryat (Frederick Marryat) Book plate pasted inside front cover: 'Linton / Mechanics' Institute / Established, 1871'. ...x ; 303 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, captain marryat (frederick marryat) -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook, Reid, Captain Mayne [Thomas Mayne Reid], The cliff-climbers; or, the lone home in the Himalayas, [n.d.] [before 1887]
... James Dodds...Dodds indicates book was part of original Linton Mechanics' Institute collection, acquired before 1891. James Dodds Original collection Fiction Thomas Mayne Reid Book plate pasted inside front cover: 'Linton / Mechanics' Institute / Established, 1871'. ...408 p.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, thomas mayne reid -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook, Marryat, Captain (Frederick Marryat), Frank Mildmay; or, the naval officer, [n.d.] [c.1870]
... James Dodds...Book plate signed by James Dodds indicates book was part of original Linton Mechanics' Institute collection, acquired before 1891. ...277 p. First four pages missing.fictionjames dodds, original collection, fiction, captain marryat (frederick marryat) -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Charles, Elizabeth (nee Elizabeth Rundle). On Title page: 'by the Author of 'Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family', On both sides of the sea : a story of the Commonwealth and the Restoration : a sequel to 'The Draytons and the Davenants', 1868
... ...James Dodds...'Linton Mechanics' Institute' book plate signed by James Dodds indicates book was part of original library collection, acquired before 1891. ...508 p. ; Faded burgundy cloth and cardboard cover, gold embossing.fictionhistorical fiction, english interregnum, english restoration, james dodds, original collection -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Lytton, Lord [Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton] [=Baron Lytton, Lord Lytton], Pelham : or, adventures of a gentleman, [n.d] [First published 1828, numerous later editions, this Routledge edition probably between 1868 and 1873]
... ...James Dodds...Dodds indicates book was part of original library collection, acquired before 1891. Fiction James Dodds Original collection Lord Lytton English literature Mysteries Crime fiction The life and adventures of a young gentleman and dandy, in London, Paris and Cheltenham. ...The life and adventures of a young gentleman and dandy, in London, Paris and Cheltenham. In part a murder mystery.xxxii, 336 p. Frontispiece illustration. Includes dedication to author's mother from first published edition 1840, p. iii-iv, biographical notes 'Bulwer Lytton and his works' dated 1868, p. v-xxxii). Embossed, decorative brown cover, gold embossing on spine.fictionThe life and adventures of a young gentleman and dandy, in London, Paris and Cheltenham. In part a murder mystery.fiction, james dodds, original collection, lord lytton, english literature, mysteries, crime fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Lytton, Lord [Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton] [=Baron Lytton, Lord Lytton], The pilgrims of the Rhine : with poem "The ideal world", 1855
... ...James Dodds...Fiction Lord Lytton James Dodds Original collection English literature Folklore A set of loosely connected stories based in German literature, Inscribed in pencil across top of title page: "George Smith". ...A set of loosely connected stories based in German literature,xii, 172 p. : paper-covered, decorative green cardboard cover, cover has text: "THE NEW LIBRARY / PILGRIMS OF THE RHINE / EDWARD BULWER LYTTON / ONE SHILLING / GEO. ROUTLEDGE / 2 FARRINGDON ST." Includes Dedication to the author's brother, Henry Lytton Bulwer, p.iii; Advertisement to the First Edition, p. v.; Preface, p. vii and viii. Table of Contents p. ix-xii. Book shows signs of repair with tape, on spine and between cover and first page. Some loose pages.fictionA set of loosely connected stories based in German literature,fiction, lord lytton, james dodds, original collection, english literature, folklore -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novels, Jerrold, Douglas, The works of Douglas Jerrold : Volume II : contains 'The story of a feather', and 'Cakes and ale', [n.d.] [1869?]
... ...James Dodds...Fiction Douglas Jerrold James Dodds Original collection Book plate pasted inside front cover: 'Linton / Mechanics' Institute / Established, 1871'. ...554 p. : frontispiece illustration ; introductory memoir by the author's son, W. Blanchard Jerroldfictionfiction, douglas jerrold, james dodds, original collection -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Short stories; Essays; Journal articles, Marryat, Captain (Frederick Marryat), Olla Podrida, [n.d.] [1874?]
... ...James Dodds...Book plate signed by James Dodds indicates book was part of original Linton Mechanics' Institute collection, acquired before 1891. ...Miscellaneous collection of the author's works, mostly written in the early nineteenth century, but published afterwards in various editions until the early twentieth century. The book features personal anecdotes and observations that highlight the absurdities and follies of life. Includes 'Diary of the Continent'; 'S.W. and by W. and 3/4 W.'; 'Ill-Will'; 'The sky-blue domino'; 'Modern town houses'; 'The way to be happy'; 'How to write a fashionable novel' 'How to write a book of travels'; 'How to write a Romance'; The legend of the Ball Rock'; 'Moonshine'.334 p. : marbled board cover with leather spine and trimfictionMiscellaneous collection of the author's works, mostly written in the early nineteenth century, but published afterwards in various editions until the early twentieth century. The book features personal anecdotes and observations that highlight the absurdities and follies of life. Includes 'Diary of the Continent'; 'S.W. and by W. and 3/4 W.'; 'Ill-Will'; 'The sky-blue domino'; 'Modern town houses'; 'The way to be happy'; 'How to write a fashionable novel' 'How to write a book of travels'; 'How to write a Romance'; The legend of the Ball Rock'; 'Moonshine'.fiction, travel, essays, plays, commentary, james dodds, original collection, captain marryat (frederick marryat) -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Speeches, Gough, John Bartholomew, Orations delivered on various occasions by John B. Gough, 1859
... ...James Dodds...Gough Original collection James Dodds Transcripts of talks given by the author, which mainly deal with temperance issues. ...Transcripts of talks given by the author, which mainly deal with temperance issues.224 p. : preface, table of contents. Embossed brown cover, title and author's name in gold on spine.non-fictionTranscripts of talks given by the author, which mainly deal with temperance issues.temperance, conduct of life, christian life, speeches, john b. gough, original collection, james dodds -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Lytton, Lord [Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton] [=Baron Lytton, Lord Lytton], Zanoni, [n.d.] [First published 1842. This Routledge edition probably 1866-1873]
... ...James Dodds...Lord Lytton Fiction English literature James Dodds Original collection Supernatural Rosicrucians The story is set during the French Revolution, and tells the story of Zanoni, who has lived since Babylonian times, possesses supernatural powers, and has the capacity to live an eternal life. ...The story is set during the French Revolution, and tells the story of Zanoni, who has lived since Babylonian times, possesses supernatural powers, and has the capacity to live an eternal life. He sacrifices this for a human life when he falls in love with Viola Pisoni, an opera singer.290 p. : brown cover embossed with black decorative design.fictionThe story is set during the French Revolution, and tells the story of Zanoni, who has lived since Babylonian times, possesses supernatural powers, and has the capacity to live an eternal life. He sacrifices this for a human life when he falls in love with Viola Pisoni, an opera singer. lord lytton, fiction, english literature, james dodds, original collection, supernatural, rosicrucians -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Essays; Speeches, Burke, Edmond, Choice pieces by Edmund Burke : Speech on the Law of Libel; Reflections on Revolution in France; On the Sublime and Beautiful; Abridgement of English History, 1871
... ...James Dodds...Edmund Burke Essays Speeches Politics History James Dodds Original collection Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was born in Ireland and became a member of the British House of Commons. ...Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was born in Ireland and became a member of the British House of Commons. He spoke and wrote widely on political and philosophical topics. He was noted for his support of the American Revolution, and his opposition to the French Revolution.343 p. : includes biographical notes on Edmund Burke, Table of Contents, annotations by editor/publisher Alexander Murray. non-fictionEdmund Burke (1729-1797) was born in Ireland and became a member of the British House of Commons. He spoke and wrote widely on political and philosophical topics. He was noted for his support of the American Revolution, and his opposition to the French Revolution.edmund burke, essays, speeches, politics, history, james dodds, original collection -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel ; Drama in verse, Disraeli, Benjamin, Ixion in heaven : [with] Count Alarcos: a tragedy, [n.d.] [First published 1834, date of this edition not known.]
... ...James Dodds...Benjamin Disraeli Fiction English literature James Dodds Original collection Dramatic works Plays Ixion in heaven is a retelling of the ancient Greek tale of Ixion, King of Thessaly. ...Ixion in heaven is a retelling of the ancient Greek tale of Ixion, King of Thessaly. For his unconscionable behaviour Ixion is shunned by all on Earth, but Jupiter pities him and invites him to live in heaven, where he also creates chaos. The novel is a political satire in which Mount Olympus represents British society and government. It mocks the class structures and empty lives of the ruling classes. Count Alarcos is a verse drama set in medieval Spain, in which Count Alarcos murders his wife in order to survive politically.303 p. : dark green cover, title and author's name spine embossed in gold on spine. Front cover embossed in black. Text on cover: 'The Works of B. Disraeli'. Short summary of the original Greek tale of Ixion opposite first page of novel. Title page missing.fictionIxion in heaven is a retelling of the ancient Greek tale of Ixion, King of Thessaly. For his unconscionable behaviour Ixion is shunned by all on Earth, but Jupiter pities him and invites him to live in heaven, where he also creates chaos. The novel is a political satire in which Mount Olympus represents British society and government. It mocks the class structures and empty lives of the ruling classes. Count Alarcos is a verse drama set in medieval Spain, in which Count Alarcos murders his wife in order to survive politically. benjamin disraeli, fiction, english literature, james dodds, original collection, dramatic works, plays -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Disraeli, Benjamin, Henrietta Temple, [n.d.] [First published 1837, date of this edition not known.]
... ...James Dodds...Fiction Benjamin Disraeli English literature Romance James Dodds Original collection Ferdinand Armine, born into an aristocratic but impoverished family, becomes engaged to his cousin Katherine, mainly for financial reasons. ...Ferdinand Armine, born into an aristocratic but impoverished family, becomes engaged to his cousin Katherine, mainly for financial reasons. He meets and falls in love with a neighbour's daughter, Henrietta Temple, and they become secretly engaged. After many twists and turns in the plot, they are able to marry, and pay out Ferdinand's debts. Dedicated to Disraeli's friend Count Alfred D'Orsay.316 p. : dark green cover, title and author's name spine embossed in gold on spine. Front cover embossed in black. Text on cover: 'The Works of B. Disraeli'.fictionFerdinand Armine, born into an aristocratic but impoverished family, becomes engaged to his cousin Katherine, mainly for financial reasons. He meets and falls in love with a neighbour's daughter, Henrietta Temple, and they become secretly engaged. After many twists and turns in the plot, they are able to marry, and pay out Ferdinand's debts. Dedicated to Disraeli's friend Count Alfred D'Orsay.fiction, benjamin disraeli, english literature, romance, james dodds, original collection -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Disraeli, Benjamin, Venetia, [n.d.] [First published 1837, date of this edition not known.]
... ...James Dodds...Dodds indicates book was part of original library collection, acquired before 1891 Benjamin Disraeli Fiction English literature Romance James Dodds Original collection Set in the 18th century this historical novel is the tale of a young heiress, raised in seclusion, who is torn between loyalty to family and to the apparently disreputable young man she loves. ...Set in the 18th century this historical novel is the tale of a young heiress, raised in seclusion, who is torn between loyalty to family and to the apparently disreputable young man she loves. The book is regarded as a minor work by Disraeli, and thought to have been written mainly as a way to clear his significant debts at the time.336 p. : dark green cover, title and author's name spine embossed in gold on spine. Front cover embossed in black. Text on cover: 'The Works of B. Disraeli'.fictionSet in the 18th century this historical novel is the tale of a young heiress, raised in seclusion, who is torn between loyalty to family and to the apparently disreputable young man she loves. The book is regarded as a minor work by Disraeli, and thought to have been written mainly as a way to clear his significant debts at the time. benjamin disraeli, fiction, english literature, romance, james dodds, original collection -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Disraeli, Benjamin, Sybil, or the two nations, [n.d.] [First published 1845. Date of this edition not known]
... ...James Dodds...Fiction English literature Benjamin Disraeli James Dodds Original collection Young England trilogy Examines the condition of England and the plight of the working classes. ...Examines the condition of England and the plight of the working classes. Aristocrat Charles Egremont goes undercover to experience the appalling living conditions of the working poor. He meets and falls in love with Sybil Gerard, whose father is an activist for social reform. Second in a trilogy of novels which also included 'Coningsby' and 'Tancred'. Dedicated to the author's wife.356 p. : dark green cover, title and author's name spine embossed in gold on spine. Front cover embossed in black. Text on cover: 'The Works of B. Disraeli'. Includes dedication, and 'Advertisement' which was included in the first edition.fictionExamines the condition of England and the plight of the working classes. Aristocrat Charles Egremont goes undercover to experience the appalling living conditions of the working poor. He meets and falls in love with Sybil Gerard, whose father is an activist for social reform. Second in a trilogy of novels which also included 'Coningsby' and 'Tancred'. Dedicated to the author's wife.fiction, english literature, benjamin disraeli, james dodds, original collection, young england trilogy -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Disraeli, Benjamin, Tancred : or the new crusade, [n.d.] [First published 1847, date of this edition not known]
... ...James Dodds...Benjamin Disraeli Fiction James Dodds Original collection English literature Young England trilogy Explores the ways Christianity and Judaism are linked, and how they can be reconciled. ...Explores the ways Christianity and Judaism are linked, and how they can be reconciled. The protagonist, Lord Monatacute, leaves his aristocratic family and retraces the steps of his Crusader ancestors to the Holy Land, hoping there to learn about and understand the roots of Christianity. Third in a trilogy of novels which also included the works 'Coningsby' and 'Sybil'.342 p. : dark green cover, title and author's name spine embossed in gold on spine. Front cover embossed in black. Text on cover: 'The Works of B. Disraeli'.fictionExplores the ways Christianity and Judaism are linked, and how they can be reconciled. The protagonist, Lord Monatacute, leaves his aristocratic family and retraces the steps of his Crusader ancestors to the Holy Land, hoping there to learn about and understand the roots of Christianity. Third in a trilogy of novels which also included the works 'Coningsby' and 'Sybil'.benjamin disraeli, fiction, james dodds, original collection, english literature, young england trilogy -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library CollectionBook - Novel, Disraeli, Benjamin, Vivian Grey, [n.d.] [First published 1826, date of this edition not known]
... ...James Dodds...Benjamin Disraeli Fiction English literature James Dodds Original collection Disraeli’s first novel, which brought him fame and attention. ...Disraeli’s first novel, which brought him fame and attention. It centres on the life of a young dandy who has neither ancient name or fortune, but who has ambitions to make a life in the world of high society and politics. The book was widely read and discussed, as it was seen to satirise real people under fictitious names.416 p. : dark green cover, title and author's name spine embossed in gold on spine. Front cover embossed in black. Text on cover: 'The Works of B. Disraeli'. Includes publisher's 'Advertisement' from an edition published in 1853. Title page missing.fictionDisraeli’s first novel, which brought him fame and attention. It centres on the life of a young dandy who has neither ancient name or fortune, but who has ambitions to make a life in the world of high society and politics. The book was widely read and discussed, as it was seen to satirise real people under fictitious names.benjamin disraeli, fiction, english literature, james dodds, original collection
