The drinking match, a new ballad in imitation of Chevy Chace. By a person of quality.

People / Organizations

• Philip Wharton Wharton (Author)

Imprint

Dublin: re-printed by James Hoey and George Faulkner, 1729.

Publication year

1729-1729

ESTC No.

T5320

Grub Street ID

280185

Description

1 sheet ; 1/2⁰

Note

Author identified as Philip Wharton, Duke of Wharton in some reprints, but this has been questioned (see Foxon).

On a drinking match between the Duke of Wharton and 'Earl Harold', usually identified as Thomas Tufton, Earl of Thanet.