George L. Craik — The Pursuit of Knowledge Under Difficulties

London, George Bell & Sons, 1876 . Leather. The new edition of this illustrated collection of biographical accounts of noted figures in history, in a prize binding. The new edition, revised and enlarged. In a full red calf prize binding. With a frontispiece, four plates, and in text illustrations throughout. Collated, complete. A work by George L. Craik, a Scottish writer and literary critic. A collection of biographical accounts of noted historical figures, including Newton, Pythagoras, Franklin, Shakespeare, and many more.  In a full calf prize binding. Externally, smart. Light fading to spine, with light bumping to the tail. Rubbing to joints and extremities. Crack to tail of front joint. Small mark to boards. Ink inscription to rear of title page. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .