{"product_id":"the-literary-life-of-the-late-thomas-pennant-esq-by-himself-paperback-9781108066365","title":"The Literary Life of the Late Thomas Pennant, Esq.; By Himself (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108066365","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Literary Life of the Late Thomas Pennant, Esq.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eBy Himself\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom continental Europe to the Hebrides, naturalist Thomas Pennant (1726–98) recounts his journeys in this literary autobiography, published 1793.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eThomas Pennant (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108066365, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 19 September 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e162 pages, 3 b\/w illus.  1 colour illus.\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17 x 0.9 cm, 0.27 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe humorously self-styled 'late' Thomas Pennant (1726–98) published this short autobiographical survey in 1793. A prominent Welsh naturalist and antiquary, he was known more for his energy and meticulous methodology than for original scientific genius. Yet he helped popularise natural history with beautifully illustrated works such as his History of Quadrupeds, the third edition of which is also reissued in this series. Moreover, he is credited with preserving thorough records of antiquities that were later damaged or destroyed. Samuel Johnson, who toured Scotland after Pennant, praised him as 'the best traveller I ever read'. More than a mere travelogue, Pennant's Literary Life is full of delightful vignettes - his meeting with the 'wicked wit' Voltaire, his affection for his faithful servant and illustrator Moses Griffith, and his poetic critique of certain hypocritical clergy. The appendices contain several of Pennant's shorter pieces on diverse topics, from anthropology to politics.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAdvertisement\u003cbr\u003e Literary life\u003cbr\u003e Of the Patagonians\u003cbr\u003e Free thoughts on the militia laws\u003cbr\u003e A letter from a Welsh freeholder\u003cbr\u003e A letter on the ladies affectation of the military dress\u003cbr\u003e On imprudency of conduct in married ladies\u003cbr\u003e Flintshire petition in 1779\u003cbr\u003e A letter to a Member of Parliament on mail coaches\u003cbr\u003e Of the loyal associations.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Literary studies: general [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Literary studies: general\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Literary%20studies:%20general%20%5BDSB%5D%22\"\u003eDSB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266153304344,"sku":"9781108066365","price":21.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108066365i_cdf15d0c-0259-4a2d-93e6-9014b371f346.jpg?v=1696748616","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-literary-life-of-the-late-thomas-pennant-esq-by-himself-paperback-9781108066365","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}