Memoirs of the celebrated dwarf, Joseph Boruwlaski, a Polish gentleman : containing a faithful and curious account of his birth, education, marriage, travels and voyages / written by himself ; translated from the French by Mr. Des Carrieres ; with a copper-plate engraving, wherein he is represented in a family-scene.
Alternate Title(s):
Mémoires du célèbre nain, Joseph Boruwlaski. English
Published / Created:
London : [publisher not identified], 1788.
Physical Description:
vii, [9], 247, [1] pages, [1] leaf of plates : illustrations ; 21 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
With an additional French title-page, and a list of subscribers.
Subject Terms:
Borusławski, Józef, 1739-1837 -- Travel -- Early works to 1800. | Borusławski, Józef, 1739-1837. | Dwarfs (Persons) -- Biography -- Early works to 1800. | Dwarfism.
Form/Genre:
Aquatints -- 1788. | Autobiography. | Memoirs.
Contributors:
Hérissant Des Carrières, Jean-Thomas, 1742-1820, translator.