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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