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[EVELYN, John (1620-1706)]. A Character of England. As it was lately presented in a letter to a nobleman of France. London: for Joseph Crooke, 1659.
12 (112 x 64mm). (Gathering B browned.) Contemporary sheep with red morocco lettering-piece (spine worn at foot).
Second of three editions, all published in 1659. Keynes observes that 'it is interesting to notice which of the national characteristics Evelyn thought most worthy of chastisement. His complaints begin immediately upon arrival at Dover, where he complains of the incivility shown to foreigners. He next meets with unpleasant familiarity from the host at his inn at Rochester, and is offended by having garbage thrown at him by children in the streets. London he finds to be a city ... with narrow streets and without fountains or running water. He admires St. Paul's and the Banqueting-house at Whitehall, but is disgusted at the meanness of their surroundings ... he then returns to complaints about the inconveniences of London and of the 'cloud of sea-coal' ... He has much to say of the national practice of drinking in Ale-houses, and of the vile manners of the ladies.... He dislikes English social manners at dances, at dinners, in Hyde-park, and in the Spring Garden. He is very difficult to please.' Wing E3486; Keynes John Evelyn 15.
12 (112 x 64mm). (Gathering B browned.) Contemporary sheep with red morocco lettering-piece (spine worn at foot).
Second of three editions, all published in 1659. Keynes observes that 'it is interesting to notice which of the national characteristics Evelyn thought most worthy of chastisement. His complaints begin immediately upon arrival at Dover, where he complains of the incivility shown to foreigners. He next meets with unpleasant familiarity from the host at his inn at Rochester, and is offended by having garbage thrown at him by children in the streets. London he finds to be a city ... with narrow streets and without fountains or running water. He admires St. Paul's and the Banqueting-house at Whitehall, but is disgusted at the meanness of their surroundings ... he then returns to complaints about the inconveniences of London and of the 'cloud of sea-coal' ... He has much to say of the national practice of drinking in Ale-houses, and of the vile manners of the ladies.... He dislikes English social manners at dances, at dinners, in Hyde-park, and in the Spring Garden. He is very difficult to please.' Wing E3486; Keynes John Evelyn 15.