Dedicated, by permission, to His Majesty. Mr. Alderm. Boydell, and Mr. Jos. Boydell, propose to publish by subscription, the picturesque views and scenery of the Thames and the Severn, the Forth and the Clyde. From their sources to the sea; drawn by J. Farington, R.A. and intended to illustrate an original history of those rivers, including all that adorns, dignifies, or enriches, them and their vicinities; whether of art or nature.
| Author/creator | Boydell, John |
| Other author | Boydell, Josiah, 1752-1817, author. |
| Other author | Combe, William, 1742-1823. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | [London] : [publisher not identified], [1797] |
| Description | 2 unnumbered pages ; 1/8⁰. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text online |
| Subjects |
| General note | On verso is an announcement on the publication of Boydell and Nicol's third volume of Milton; the announcement is dated at head: Shakspeare Gallery, Jan. 1, 1797. |
| General note | The proposed five volumes set was never completed; the first two volumes, William Combe's 'An history of the River Thames', were published by the Boydells in 1794-6 under the general title of 'An history of the principal rivers of Great Britain'. |
| General note | Reproduction of original from British Library. |
| References | English Short Title Catalog, T224612. |
| Reproduction note | Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. |
| Genre/form | Prospectuses. |
| Other title | History of the principal rivers of Great Britain. Prospectus. |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |