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The History of Sir Richard Whittington by Unknown
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promoted to the high and honorable dignity of Lord Mayor of London.
York: Printed by J. Kendrew, Colliergate.

The frontispiece represents the stiff figure of a man in wig and
gown of the time of Charles II., underneath which is printed--

"Sir Richard Whittington behold
In mayor's robes and chain of gold."

1808. In the _Antiquarian Repertory_ (vol. ii. pp. 343-346) there
is a good account of Whittington.

1811. The Life of Sir Richard Whittington, Knight, and four times
Lord Mayor of London, in the reigns of Edward III. Richard II. and
Henry V. Compiled from authentic documents; and containing many
important particulars respecting that illustrious man never before
published: intended to amuse, instruct, and stimulate the rising
generation. By the Author of "Memoirs of George Barnwell." Harlow:
Printed by B. Flower for M. Jones, No. 5, Newgate Street, London.
1811. Small 8vo.

1828. The Life of Sir Richard Whittington, Knight, four times Lord
Mayor of London. London: Published by Thomas North, 64, Paternoster
Row. 1828. (Lysons.)

1841. The Life and Times of Dick Whittington: an Historical
Romance. London: Hugh Cuningham, St. Martin's Place. 1841. 8vo.

This is a novel written in imitation of Ainsworth, illustrated with
plates in imitation of Cruikshank.
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