Baron frederick calvert baltimore (5 Ergebnisse)

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This travelogue chronicles Frederick Calvert's journey to the East in the mid-18th century, with detailed descriptions of his encounters with Ottoman Turks, Armenian merchants, and Persian nobles. The book also includes a collection of Oriental poetry and wisdom, making it a fascinating window into the cultural exchange between East and West in the Age of Enlightenment.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Small 4to (194 x 120 mm), 232pp., With the contemporary printed book label of William Nicholl, original boards, worn, uncut While Calvert was in Constantinople, scandals broke causing him to leave, because of his illegitimate children, and charges of him having his own private harem. These charges followed him to London as well. Calvert did support his illegitimate children, sending money to the stepfather of his heir Henry, by Hester Whalen. In 1768, another scandal befell him while at home in London. This time he was accused of abduction and rape by Sarah Woodcock. During the trial, he was tried as much by the press as he was in the courtroom. The jury, believing that Sarah did not make adequate attempts to escape or to report the crime properly, and he was acquitted. To avoid any further disgrace, he retreated to Italy, and died in Naples in 1771. Unfortunately the many problems he created still existed for his colony. Before his death, he had made his illegitimate son Henry Harford, his heir, leaving him the province of Maryland, in America. This Edition not in O'Higgins, Irish Trials.…

( In lateinischer Sprache - ohne Verfasserangabe, Verfasser ermittelt ) Mit einer großen in Kupfer gestochenen Frontispiztafel, 82 Seiten auf stärkerem Papier und 1 gestochener Titelvignette. Mit 17 Textkupfern und 1 gestochenen Initiale. Reich goldgeprägter brauner Ganzlederband der Zeit mit umlaufendem Goldschnitt und marmorierten Vorsatzpapieren. 4° ( 32 x 23 cm ). Der Einband ist berieben und etwas fleckig, Ecken und Kanten sind teils bestoßen, der schmale Einbandrücken ist gering angeplatzt, das Titelschildchen auf dem schmalen Einbandrücken ist angeknickt und gering beschädigt. Innen von guter Erhaltung, wenige Seiten sind gering fleckig, letzte Seiten zur oberen rechten Ecke hin gering wassrrandig. - sehr selten - ( Gewicht 900 Gramm ) ( Weitere Bilder auf Anfrage ) ( Bitte beachten: Hier ist aufgrund der Zollbestimmungen nur ein Versand innerhalb der EU möglich ) ( Lagerort SR oben ) >>> Frederick Calvert, 6. Baron Baltimore (* geboren am 6. Februar 1732 in England; gestorben am 4. September 1771 in Neapel) war ein britischer Adliger, Autor und Politiker, sowie Lord Proprietor der Kolonie Maryland >> Frederick Calvert, 6th Baron Baltimore (born February 6, 1732 in England; died September 4, 1771 in Naples) was a British nobleman, author, and politician, as well as Lord Proprietor of the colony of Maryland >> Frederick Calvert, 6e baron Baltimore (né le 6février1732 en Angleterre; décédé le 4septembre1771 à Naples) était un noble, écrivain et homme politique britannique, ainsi que Lord Propriétaire de la colonie du Maryland <<</ Article26626.…