1st Edition 1816. Signed by the author to title page. (with the authors kindest respects.) Only 25 copies printed. Very rare. Wrangham (1769-1842) Wrangham was a well-known and widely read poet, essayist and translator of Greek and Latin literature. He was an advocate for the abolition of slavery, the education of women, Catholic rights, charity schools, free libraries, charity hospitals and other progressive social ideas.. He was a classical scholar and noted Plutarch authority. Wrangham was vicar of Folkton, 1795-1821; Fellow of the Royal Society, November 15, 1804; examining chaplain to Vernon Harcourt, Archbishop of York, 1814-34; Archdeacon of Cleveland, 1820-28; vicar of Thorpe Bassett, 1821-27; Prebendary of York, 1823; rector of Dodleston, Cheshire, and Prebendary of Chester, 1827-42; and Archdeacon of the East Riding, 1828-40. He published numerous sermons and pamphlets on political topics, and wrote regularly for Blackwood's Magazine, the Gentleman's Magazine, and the Classical Journal. Wrangham was a member of the Roxburghe Club.He is buried in the lady chapel of Chester Cathedral.Seven biographical pieces on notable people of the time. Includes a section on Nelson. Other sections are Sir John Cheke, Sir Philip Sidney, Colonel John Hutchinson, Richard Bentley, George Bekeley and Sir William Jones. Book is very good+ and in bright condition. Edges lighty rubbed. Page edges dusty and age toned. Contents good with occasuional markings and light foxing.