1778 Drunken Barnaby’s Four Journeys Brathwait English Satire Chevy Chase



Richard Brathwait was a 17th-century English poet who is best known for his travel records of his journeys through England entitled ‘Barnabae Itinerarium’. More commonly known as ‘Drunken Barnaby’s Four Journeys’, this book is a satirical, humorous work which made light of drunkenness, persuading the reader that it was “the very fountain from which all wit flowed.” (Critical Review, 1805).



This 1778 edition, like other versions, features both English and Latin translations in verse, which contain descriptions of English towns and a vast knowledge of Latin classical works. It also includes the ancient poem ‘Chevy Chase’ at the end of the book.



Item number: #12558

Price: $599



BRATHWAIT, Richard



Drunken Barnaby's four journeys : to the north of England. In Latin and English metre. ... Together with Bessy Bell. To which is now added ... the ancient ballad of Chevy chase. In Latin and English verse.



London : Printed for W. Stuart, 1778.



Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages

[20], 175, [9]; 31, [1]

6 engraved plates

References: Critical Review or Annals of Literature, 1805, v.5;

Provenance:

Bookplate – Denis Gray

Stamp – C.H. Radford

Language: English

Binding: Leather; tight & secure

Size: ~6in X 4in (15cm x 10cm)



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