The Book Shed

Tips and corners worn, some soiling to front cover, previous owner's name and date penciled to front endpaper and title page, partially unopened. Bound in brown and gilt cloth decorated with Gowans' dove and stars device. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Hard Cover. The essays: The State of Unitarianism in England; Nilus:The Christian Courtier in the Desert; Paula:High Quality and Asceticism in the Fourth Century; Theodosius:Pagan Usages, and the Christian Magistrate; Julian: Prohibitive Education; "Without Controversy." Most were originally published in the influential and well respected Eclectic Review. "the Eclectic grew to become what is now a massive and invaluable archive of the literary and intellectual history of the nineteenth century".--James Basker, The Eclectic Review. In "British Literary Magazines: The Romantic Age, 1789–1836."--London, 1983 Books and other items ship promptly with a tracking number and (generally over $15.00) jacket protectors if applicable. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!