Publisher's Synopsis
The Pack of Autolycus is a book written by Hyder Edward Rollins. It is a collection of essays that explore various aspects of book collecting and bibliophilia. The title of the book is a reference to Autolycus, a character in Greek mythology who was known for his thievery and cunning. The essays in this book cover a wide range of topics related to book collecting, including the history of book collecting, the joys and challenges of collecting rare books, and the role of book collectors in preserving cultural heritage. The author also shares personal anecdotes and insights into his own experiences as a book collector. The Pack of Autolycus is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of book collecting and the passion that drives collectors to pursue their hobby.1927. Found in this book is a collection of strange and terrible news of ghosts, apparitions, monstrous births, showers of wheat, judgments of God, and other prodigious and fearful happenings as told in Broadside Ballads of the years 1624-1693. These ballads are reproduced exactly, thus the antiquated spelling and punctuations are followed, except that in some few cases the points at the end of lines are changed and that unmistakable misprints are corrected without notice. Illustrated throughout.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.
