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Search - Works: Sketches By Boz: Vol. I.

Works Sketches By Boz Vol I
Author: Charles Dickens

SKETCHES BY BOZ ILLUSTRATIVE OF EVERY-DAY LIFE AND EVERY-DAY PEOPLE - BIBLIOGRAPHICAL NOTE The 3rd series of Sketches by Boz was 3rd published in 1836, the second in 1837, and the two smes in monthly p r t s f r o m November, 1837, to June, 1839, when. they wme issued complete in one volume Sketches of Young Gentlemen in 1838 Sketches of Young C... more »ouptes i n 1840. L The Mudfog Papers and other sketches in this edition appeared originally in Bentleys Hisceltan y during 1837-8-9. This Edition contains all the emendations made in the text as revised by the Author in 1867 and 1868, and reproductions of the original illustrations by George Cruikshank and Phiz. PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST SERIES OF SKETCHES BY BOZ - IN humble imitation of a prudent course, universally adopted by aeronauts, the author of these volumes throws them up as his pilot balloon, trusting it may catch favourable current, and devoutly and earnestly hoping it may go of weZZ-a sentiment in which his Publisher cordially concurs. Unlike the generality of pilot balloons which carry no car, in this one it is very possible for a man to embark, not only himself, but all his hopes of future fame, and all his chances of future success. Entertaining no inconsiderable feeling of trepidation, at the idea of making so perilous a voyage in so frail a machine, alone and unaccompanied, the author was naturally desirous to secure the assistance and cornpailionship of some well-known individual, who had frequently contributed to the success, though his well-earned repu-tation rendered it impossible for him ever to have shared the hazard, of similar undertakings. To whom, as possessing the requisite in an eminent degree, could he apply but to GEORGE CRUIII SHANK l e application was readily heard, and at once acceded to this is their first voyage in company, but it may - not be the last. If any further excuse be wanted for adding this book to the hundreds which every season produces, the u t h o mr ay be permitted to plead the favourable reception, which several of vi PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION OF FIRST SERIES the following sketches received, on their original appearance in different periodicals. In behalf of the remainder he can only entreat the kindness and favour of the public his object has been to present little pictures of life and manners as they really are, and should they be approved of, he hopes to repeat his experiment with increased confidence, and on a more extensive scde. PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION OF THE FIRST SERIES OF SKETCHES BY BOZ TIIE S econd Edition of a work, while it affords its author an opportunity of returning his warnlest thanks to the Public, for their favourable reception of the first impression, furnishes in itself the best of all apologies for his again intruding upon their notice, with a few words in his individual capacity. The words which the Author feels it necessary say, in the present instance, are few indeed. He has to vindicate himself from no censure-to notice no illiberality-to complain of no attack. He has only in one single sentence, to acknowledge, with feelings of the deepest gratitude, the kindness aid indulgence with which these volumes have been universally - received, and the unlooked-for success with which his efforts have been crowned. If the pen that designed these little outlines, should present its labours to the Public frequently hereafter if it should produce fresh sketches, and even connected works of fiction of a higher grade, they have only themselves to blame...

ISBN-13: 9781408621394
ISBN-10: 1408621398
Publication Date: 1/31/2008
Pages: 480
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