Chap-books of the eighteenth century . n1656, i2mo. The earliest EngHsh edition with an absolutedate, seems to be that of Thomas Churchyarde (1676), but it isnot perfect, and consists only of ninety-five leaves. In theBritish Museum is The History of Fortunatus (Translatedfrom the Dutch), black letter, quarto; but it is catalogued asdoubtful whether it was printed in London, and whether thesupposed date of 1650 is correct. It is also imperfect. Theedition of 1682 is, however, perfect, and is very curious. It isentitled, The right, pleasant and variable trachical history ofFortunatus, whereby a
Chap-books of the eighteenth century . n1656, i2mo. The earliest EngHsh edition with an absolutedate, seems to be that of Thomas Churchyarde (1676), but it isnot perfect, and consists only of ninety-five leaves. In theBritish Museum is The History of Fortunatus (Translatedfrom the Dutch), black letter, quarto; but it is catalogued asdoubtful whether it was printed in London, and whether thesupposed date of 1650 is correct. It is also imperfect. Theedition of 1682 is, however, perfect, and is very curious. It isentitled, The right, pleasant and variable trachical history ofFortunatus, whereby a young man may learn how to behavehimself in all worldly affairs and casual chances. First pennedin the Dutch tongue ; there hence abstracted and now publishedin English by T. C. The Chap-book very fairly follows theromance, but of course is much condensed. THE History of Fortunatus CONTAINING Various Stirprising Adve7ititres. Among which he acquired a Purse thatcould not be emptied. And a Hat that carried him wherever hewished to IRINTED AND SOLD IN AlDERMARY CHURCH YaRD. I>0\V LaNE. London. 126 Chap-Books of the Eighteenth Century. Chap. i. Of the Birth of Fortunatus. In the famous Isle of Cyprus there is a stately city calledFamagosta, in which lived a wealthy citizen named , being left young by his parents, addicted himself to allmanner of pleasures, often frequenting the Courts of princes,
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