Several poems : compiled with great variety of wit and learning, full of delight, wherein especially is contained a compleat discourse, and description of the four elements constitutions, ages of man, seasons of the year. : Together with an exact epitome of the three first monarchyes viz. the Assyrian, Persian, Grecian. And beginning of the Romane Common-Wealth to the end of their last king: : with diverse other pleasant & serious poems, / by a gentlewoman in New-England.
| Author/creator | Bradstreet, Anne |
| Other author | Bradstreet, Anne, 1612?-1672. |
| Format | Microform |
| Edition | The second edition, / corrected by the author, and enlarged by an addition of several other poems found amongst her papers after her death. |
| Publication Info | Boston : Printed by John Foster, 1678. |
| Description | 16 unnumbered pages, 255 pages, 1 unnumbered page ; 14 cm (8vo) |
| Series | Early American imprints. First series ; no. 244 Early American imprints. First series ; no. 244. ^A478749 |
| General note | Includes several prefatory poems to the author, Anne Bradstreet. |
| General note | First edition printed at London in 1650, with title: The tenth muse lately sprung up in America. |
| General note | Signatures: a⁸ A-Q⁸ (Q8 verso blank). |
| General note | Errors in paging: p. 183, 222, 223, 234 misnumbered 173, 223, 222, 243. |
| General note | Errata statement, p. 255. |
| References | Evans 244 |
| References | Wing (2nd ed.) B4166 |
| References | Wegelin, O., American poetry, 29 |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 244). |
| Genre/form | Poems 1678. |
| Genre/form | Elegies. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Microfiche | MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 244 | ✔ Available |