The Letters of Sir William Jones [2 VOLUME SET]

(History) JONES, Sir William; CANNON, Garland

London: Oxford University Press, 1970. First Thus. Hardcover. 5 3/4 X 8 3/4 Inches. Very Good / Very Good. Item #8564

"This edition contains the texts of 596 letters by Sir William Jones (1746-94), 304 of which are previously unpublished. His correspondents include Banks, Burke, Cornwallis, Franklin, Garrick, Gibbon, Hastings, Monboddo, Dr. Parr, Bishop Percy, Shelburne, the second Earl Spencer, and Wilkes. Thus scholars have access for the first time to Jones's first-hand and perceptive observations on the American Revolution, the English rule in India, the Gordon Riots, the general election of 1780, and politics at Oxford, as well as his scholarship in linguistics, anthropology, jurisprudence, literature, religion, social history, and other disciplines."

First printing of this collection of letters from Jones, a British scholar and Judge in India. Jones was a noted advocate of American independence and once faced a "libel" charge due to his writings in support of the American Revolution. Copyright date of 1970 and no additional printings. Jackets are price-clipped as usual. Light bumping to corners. A very attractive set overall.

Price: $100.00