The Letters of Joseph Ritson Ed. [By J. Frank]. to Which Is Prefixed a Memoir of the Author by Sir H. Nicolas; Volume 2

<p>This second volume of The Letters of Joseph Ritson offers a captivating glimpse into the mind of the controversial and influential 18th-century English antiquarian. Edited by J. Frank and prefaced with a memoir of the author by Sir H. Nicolas the collection provides invaluable insight into Ritson's literary pursuits scholarly debates and personal life.</p><p>Ritson known for his meticulous research and often acerbic criticism corresponded with many of the leading literary figures of his day. His letters reveal his passion for preserving and promoting early English literature his dedication to accuracy and his unwavering commitment to his principles. This volume sheds light on the intellectual and cultural landscape of the period and offers a fascinating portrait of a man who left an indelible mark on the study of English literature and folklore. The Letters of Joseph Ritson is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of literature and ideas.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>