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'Memoirs of Edward Llwyd, Antiquary' and Nicholas Owen's 'British Remains', 1777
Secondary Title (i.e. Proceedings Title): Periodical Title:National Library of Wales Journal Publication Type:Journal Article Authors:Roberts,Brynley F.Editors: Publisher: Place of Publication: Publication Date:1975 Alternate Date (i.e. Conference Date): Volume:19 Issue:1 Start Page:67 End Page:87 Abstract:Provides a short biography of the antiquary Nicholas Owen (1752-1811) and lists many of his publications. Particular attention is paid to the final tract of his book 'British Remains' (1777), namely the 'Memoirs of the Life of Edward Llwyd', which is extremely important as a source of information concerning the life of the naturalist and antiquary Edward Llwyd (1670?-1709). The authorship of the memoirs is ascribed to William Huddesford (1732-72), keeper of the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford, 1755-72, whose career and published works are also discussed in detail. Primary and secondary sources; 24 notes, 2 appendixes. [R. G. Neville]
Descriptors/Keywords:'Memoirs of the Life of Edward Llwyd'
Antiquarianism
Authorship
Huddesford, William
Llwyd, Edward
Owen, Nicholas ('British Remains')
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