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Sir Andrew Wylie, Of That Ilk
by John Galt
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good+
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: William Blackwood, 1822. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Good+. Sir Andrew Wylie, Of That Ilk by John Galt First Edition William Blackwood 1822, In three volumes. G+ copies in contemporary covers. No inscriptions or marks and contents clean throughout. Covers and spines showing general signs of wear. Sir Andrew Wylie, of That Ilk is a novel by John Galt, first published in 1822. It is a picaresque novel that tells the story of the rise and fall of Sir Andrew Wylie, a Scottish laird. The novel is set in the late 18th century, and follows Sir Andrew's life from his childhood as a poor orphan to his adulthood as a wealthy landowner. Sir Andrew is ambitious and determined to make a name for himself, and he uses his intelligence and wit to achieve his goals. However, Sir Andrew is also arrogant and self-absorbed, and his ambition eventually leads to his downfall. Sir Andrew Wylie, of That Ilk is a well-written and entertaining novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into Scottish society in the late 18th century. It is a story of ambition, greed, and the consequences of unchecked pride.
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- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007741
- Title
- Sir Andrew Wylie, Of That Ilk
- Author
- John Galt
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- William Blackwood
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1822
- Weight
- 4.41 lbs
- Keywords
- Sir Andrew Wylie, Of That Ilk by John Galt First Edition William Blackwood 1822
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Brought to Book Ltd
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