The history of the tales of the fairies. [electronic resource] : Newly translated from the French. C...
The history of the tales of the fairies. [electronic resource] : Newly translated from the French. Containing, I. The tale of graciosa, and Prince Percinet, shewing the Cruelty of a Proud Mother-in-Law, to an innocent dutiful Virgin. II. The blue-bird, and Florina; shewing the Happiness of being Good-Natured in both sexes. III. Prince Avenant, and the Beauty with Locks of Gold, shewing what Difficulties and Dangers Love will surmont. IV. The king of the peacocks, and the Princess Rosetta; shewing the Vanity of Covetousness, Pride and Envy. V. Prince Nonpariel, and Princess Brilliant; wherein is shewn that outward Beauty is not the only Object Love delights to dwell in. VI. The orange-tree, and its beloved Bee: shewing the Happiness of those Lovers who shall find Constancy in Perfection.
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London : printed for R. Ware, on Ludgate-Hill; and C. Hitch, at the Red-Lyon, in Pater-Noster-Row; and James Hodges, at the Looking-Glass, on London-Brage, 1749.
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1749.
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143,[1]p. : ill ; 12°.
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London : printed for R. Ware, on Ludgate-Hill; and C. Hitch, at the Red-Lyon, in Pater-Noster-Row; and James Hodges, at the Looking-Glass, on London-Brage, 1749.
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England
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1749.
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The history of the tales of the fairies. [electronic resource] : Newly translated from the French. Containing, I. The tale of graciosa, and Prince Percinet, shewing the Cruelty of a Proud Mother-in-Law, to an innocent dutiful Virgin. II. The blue-bird, and Florina; shewing the Happiness of being Good-Natured in both sexes. III. Prince Avenant, and...
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Reproduction of original from British Library.
Translated from the French of the Countess d'Aulnoy.- Pp. 19,22,23,28,36,39 and 73 misnumbered 91,23,22,82,39,36 and 7.
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ESTC T60640.
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Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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