Publisher's Synopsis
The Historical, Biographical, and Poetical Reader: Or Scholar's Companion is a book written by John Laurie Blake and published in 1862. The book is a collection of historical, biographical, and poetic works that are meant to be used as a companion for scholars. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different topic. The historical section includes works on ancient history, medieval history, and modern history. The biographical section includes works on famous figures from different fields, such as politics, science, and literature. The poetic section includes works from famous poets such as William Shakespeare, John Milton, and William Wordsworth. The book also includes footnotes and explanations to help readers understand the context and meaning of the works. Overall, The Historical, Biographical, and Poetical Reader: Or Scholar's Companion is a comprehensive collection of works that provides valuable insights into history, literature, and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
