The Hermit
Date
Circa 1767
Code
CH/5/6/5/5
Extent
Two sheets of paper
Level
Item
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Engraved cover page and a page of musical score for 'The Hermit', a poem in which the narrator reflects on the priority of nature over society as his teacher and moral guide. Written circa 1767. Cover page engraved with text 'The / HERMIT / a / Favourite Engilsh Ballad / by / Dr. BEATTIE / set to MUSIC / with an Accompanyment for the / Piano forte or harp / by / SIGNOR GIORDANI. / Humbly Dedicated to / MISS CROP'. With printer's information below, William Napier of the Strand, London. Second page has a muscial score on one side and text on the verso. Produced by the words and notes of the song being punched into pewter plates letter by letter.
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