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
EditionThe second edition, / corrected by the author, and enlarged by an addition of several other poems found amongst her papers after her death.
Publication InfoBoston : Printed by John Foster, 1678.
Description16 unnumbered pages, 255 pages, 1 unnumbered page ; 14 cm (8vo)

SeriesEarly American imprints. First series ; no. 244
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 244. ^A478749
General noteIncludes several prefatory poems to the author, Anne Bradstreet.
General noteFirst edition printed at London in 1650, with title: The tenth muse lately sprung up in America.
General noteSignatures: a⁸ A-Q⁸ (Q8 verso blank).
General noteErrors in paging: p. 183, 222, 223, 234 misnumbered 173, 223, 222, 243.
General noteErrata statement, p. 255.
References Evans 244
References Wing (2nd ed.) B4166
References Wegelin, O., American poetry, 29
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 244).
Genre/formPoems 1678.
Genre/formElegies.

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