The triumphs of love. Containing the surprizing adventures, accidents and misfortunes, that many persons have encountred [sic] in the eager pursuit of their amorous inclinations. In fifteen pleasant relations, or histories. For the recreation of gentlemen, ladies and others, who are pleased with such innocent diversions and amusements, viz. I. The reward of chastity. II. The old man in love. III. The female warrior. IV. The disaster of love. V. The unfortunate conqueror. VI. The gentlemen robbers. VII. The bloody brothers. VIII. The faithful lovers. IX. The murdering servant. X. The life of Little James. XI. The treacherous inn-keeper. XII. The slanderer punished. XIII. The furious ravisher. XIV. The fatal jest. XV. The disappointed lover. Written originally in French by P. Camus one of the prime wits of that nation. Translated by R.B. Gent.
- Camus, Jean-Pierre, 1584-1652.
- Date:
- MDCCLXXXIV [1784]
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Occurrences remarquables. Selections. English
Publication/Creation
Glasgow : printed by John Tait, sold by him, and by J. and M. Robertson, Dunlop and Wilson, J. and W. Shaw, J. Duncan, R. Farie, and P. Bell, booksellers, MDCCLXXXIV [1784].
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103, [5] p. ; 120.
References note
ESTC N13983
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