The famous history of the seven champions of Christendom : Saint George of England, Saint Denis of France, Saint James of Spain, Saint Anthony of Italy, Saint Andrew of Scotland, Saint Patrick of Ireland, and Saint David of Wales. Shewing their honourable battels by sea and land: their tilts, justs, turnaments, for ladies: their combats with gyants, monsters and dragons: their adventures in forraign nations: their enchantments in the holy land: their knight-hoods, prowesse, and chivalry, in Europe, Africa and Asia; with their victories against the enemies of Christ. Whereunto is added by the first author, the true manner of their deaths, being seven famous tragedies: and how they came to be called the seven saints of Christendom. The first part.
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
printed by Richard Bishop,
[circa 1640]
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| Series: | Early English books online.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Item Description: | "To all courteous readers" initialed: R.I. [id est Richard Johnson]. Publication date suggested by STC, which adds "Prob. post-1640"; Wing has "1641-54". In two parts. Part 2 has separate title page and register. Part 2 title page, line 5 reads: "christendom"--STC. Signatures: A-2B⁴ A-2B⁴. Copy filmed at UMI microfilm Early English Books 1475-1640 reel 681 and UMI microfilm Early English Books 1641-1700 reel 2355 have "Seven Champions" on part 2 title page, line 5. Reproduction of original in the Folger Shakespeare Library. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource ([400] pages) |