The history of the great plague in London, in the year 1665. Containing, Observations and Memorials of the most remarkable Occurrences, both Public and Private, that happened during that dreadful Period. By a citizen, who lived the whole time in London. To which is added, a journal of the plague at Marseilles, in the year 1720.
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- The history of the great plague in London, in the year 1665. Containing, Observations and Memorials of the most remarkable Occurrences, both Public and Private, that happened during that dreadful Period. By a citizen, who lived the whole time in London. To which is added, a journal of the plague at Marseilles, in the year 1720.
- Journal of the plague year
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London: printed for, and sold by F. and J. Noble, at their Circulating Libraries, in King's-Street Covent-Garden, and in St. Martin's-Court near Leicester-Square, [1754]
- Publication year
- 1754-1754
- ESTC No.
- T70343
- Grub Street ID
- 294102
- Description
- [4],376p. ; 8⁰
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- 'The history of the great plague .. ' is signed at the end: H. F., i.e. Daniel Defoe.
first published in 1722 as 'The journal of the plague year.' - The journal of the plague at Marseilles is translated from 'Journal abregé de ce qui s'est passé en la ville de Marseille, depuis qu'elle est affligée de la contagion tiré du memorial de la Chambre du Conseil de l'H‚Ñ¢tel de ville .. '.
With an initial advertisement leaf.
Price from imprint: price Five Shillings in Boards.