'The First Book of Homer's Iliad, translated ... into English Prose by John Baynes M.A. Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1784'
MS. Douce 354
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
'The First Book of Homer's Iliad, translated ... into English Prose by John Baynes M.A. Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1784'
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 354
Summary
A title written by Joseph Ritson: the translation begins: 'Sing, goddess, the destructive wrath of Achilles.'.
Date
written in 1784 (?) by J. Baynes
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
14 Leaves
Custodial history
Douce bought the book at Ritson's sale.
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Collection contents
'The First Book of Homer's Iliad, translated ... into English Prose by John Baynes M.A. Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge. 1784'
