The Five Days' Peregrination Around The Isle Of Sheppey Of William Hogarth And His Fellow Pilgrims, Scott, Tothall, Thornhill, And Forrest (1732)

The Five Days' Peregrination Around The Isle Of Sheppey Of William Hogarth And His Fellow Pilgrims, Scott, Tothall, Thornhill, And Forrest (1732)

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""The Five Days' Peregrination Around The Isle Of Sheppey Of William Hogarth And His Fellow Pilgrims, Scott, Tothall, Thornhill, And Forrest"" is a book written by the renowned English artist William Hogarth in 1732. The book chronicles a five-day journey that Hogarth and his friends took around the Isle of Sheppey, an island off the coast of Kent in southeastern England. The other members of the group were fellow artists and friends of Hogarth: Scott, Tothall, Thornhill, and Forrest.The book is written in the form of a journal, with Hogarth recording their experiences and observations during the trip. It includes descriptions of the landscape, the people they met, and the places they visited, as well as sketches and drawings that Hogarth made along the way. The book also includes humorous anecdotes and satirical commentary on the social and political issues of the time.Overall, ""The Five Days' Peregrination Around The Isle Of Sheppey"" is a fascinating insight into the life and times of William Hogarth and his circle of friends. It provides a unique perspective on the 18th-century English countryside and the people who lived there, as well as showcasing Hogarth's talents as both an artist and a writer.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781104180225
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 112
Weight: 204g
Height: 234mm
Width: 190mm
Spine width: 5mm