The Beautiful Works of the Reverend Mr Stephen Duck (The Wiltshire Bard:) Who was for many years a poor Thresher in a Barn at Charleton in the County of Wilts, at the Wages of four Shillings and Six-pence per Week, 'till taken Notice of by her late Majesty Queen Caroline; who, on account of his great Genius, gave him an Apartment at Kew, near Richmond, in Surrey, and a Salary of Thirty Pounds per Annum; after whcih he studied the learned Languages, took Orders, and is now a dignified Clergyman. To which id prefixed some Account of his Life and Writiings. (book)
Description
Summary: The Beautiful Works of the Reverend Mr Stephen Duck (The Wiltshire Bard:) Who was for many years a poor Thresher in a Barn at Charleton in the County of Wilts, at the Wages of four Shillings and Six-pence per Week, 'till taken Notice of by her late Majesty Queen Caroline; who, on account of his great Genius, gave him an Apartment at Kew, near Richmond, in Surrey, and a Salary of Thirty Pounds per Annum; after whcih he studied the learned Languages, took Orders, and is now a dignified Clergyman. To which is prefixed some Account of his Life and Writiings / Duck, Stephen/ 1753
Not found what you are looking for? Try a new search or search the Wessex Museums Virtual Collection.