John Moore (3)Critiques

SCARCE Fifth Edition, Corrected. Full Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Fifth edition of this interesting account by the author of his observations and experiences in Italy, told through a series of letters. John Moore (1729 – 1802) was a Scottish physician and travel author. He also edited the works of Tobias Smollett. From 1769 to 1778 he accompanied the Duke of Hamilton on a Grand Tour of Europe. On his return he took up residence in London. This book was written based on his experiences on that tour. Bound by Riviere & Son in full brown leather with gilt decorated rulings to covers and ornate spine decorations and titling labels. Measures 5 x 8 inches. Volume I: 518 [11] pages; Volume II: 502 [8] pages.

One of the most sober and well balanced views of Italy published in the eighteenth century" (Pine-Coffin). Moore's description of Venice includes a lengthy digression on the rise and fall of that powerful city state. There is an amusing account of the visit the duke and he paid to the pope. "At Florence they often saw Prince Charles Edward Stuart and his still attractive spouse" (ODNB) - the duke being the Duke of Hamilton, whom Moore was accompanying on his Grand Tour as governor.