Memoirs on the life and travels of Thomas Hammond, 1748-1775 / edited by George E. Boulukos.

Author/creator Hammond, Thomas author.
Other author Boulukos, George, editor.
Format Book
PublicationCharlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2017.
Copyright Date©2017
Descriptionlxix, 303 pages, 24 unnumbered pages of plates ; 24 cm
Subjects
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.

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.
Scope and content "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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2016055630
ISBN9780813939674 hardcover ; acid-free paper
ISBN0813939674 hardcover ; acid-free paper
ISBNelectronic book
Standard identifier# 40027329094

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks CT788 .H273 A3 2017 ✔ Available Place Hold