"Containing an historical account of the ancient and present state of that opulent city: also, of the Hotwell from its first discovery; the nature, properties and effects of its medicinal water. To which is added a description of Clifton and the adjacent country, monuments of antiquity, principal seats, natural and other remarkable curiosities, &c. &c"--t.p
Includes a directory of Bristol officials, transport, merchants, newspapers, etc.: p. 97-119
"Price one shilling and six-pence"--t.p
Errata: facing p. [1]
"The plate of the Arabis (mentioned in page 68 of this work) could not possibly be finished in due time; we are obliged, therefore, to inform the purchasers that it shall be given to them, as soon as it can be got ready"--Errata, facing p. [1].--This plate, dated 1792, is found with some copies of this edition
Two other issues of this work appeared in 1789, with the same collation and imprint but with different t.p.s: One is entitled "Shiercliff's Bristol and Hotwell guide"; the other has "by" in place of "compiled by"--cf. ESTC
Copy 1 Supplier/Donor: D. Slade Note: Without "Arabis" plate. Binding: Later 19th cent. calf, blind ruled with raised bands and blind-stamped fleurons on spine, morocco label. Armorial bookplate: Johannes Patricius Arichton Stuart Marchio Bathae
