Translations into Italian, probably by Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton
MS. Beckford c. 87
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
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Title
Translations into Italian, probably by Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton
Shelfmark
MS. Beckford c. 87
Summary
Translations of:
(fols. 1-24, 25-9) parts of J.J. Rousseau, Contrat social, bk. I, cap. 1 - bk. II, cap. 5, and bk. IV, middle of cap. 14 to middle of cap. 18
(fols. 35-74) part of a picaresque novel concerning a journey to St Petersburg, possibly translated from an (unidentified) French work, middle of cap. 11 to beginning of cap. 18
Information supplied by Dr A.C. de la Mare
Date
late 18th/early 19th cent.
Language
Italian
Physical facet
Binding: three sewn sections
Physical extent
74 Leaves
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Collection contents
Miscellaneous papers
Translations into Italian, probably by Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton
