The Madrid shaver's singular adventures, and wonderful escape from the Spanish Inquisition: A true story
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Title
The Madrid shaver's singular adventures, and wonderful escape from the Spanish Inquisition: A true story
Publisher
Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers
Date
1840-1850 per National Library of Scotland
Extent
24 pages
16 cm
Is Part Of
Chapbook #13 in a bound collection of 20 chapbooks (s0231b06)
Description
66 printed at the bottom of the title-page
Woodcut #03: Woodcut on title-page of a dancing sailor wearing a hat, scarf, and open jacket.
Type
biography
Abstract
Nicolas Pedrosa, a barber-surgeon, male-midwife, and secret Jew from Madrid, is pulled into the intrigues of war, politics, and the Spanish Inquisition when he has an altercation with his mule and some friars on the way to deliver the baby of the wife of an important Spanish diplomat. Torture, flight, attempted assassination, intrigue, and friendship are all encountered by Nicolas through his many adventures.
Coverage
Madrid, Spain
Subject
Religion and Morals
War
Crime
Chapbooks - Scotland - Glasgow
Inquisition -- Spain
Jews
Source
Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario
Accrual Method
Archival and Special Collections, University of Guelph Library, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Is Referenced By
National Library of Scotland
Format
JPEGs and PDF derived from master file, which was scanned from the original book in 24-bit color at 600 dpi in TIFF format using an Epson Expression 10000XL scanner.
Rights
In the public domain; For high quality reproductions, contact Archival & Special Collections, University of Guelph libaspc@uoguelph.ca 519-824-4120 Ext 53413
Language
English
Citation
“The Madrid shaver's singular adventures, and wonderful escape from the Spanish Inquisition: A true story,” Scottish Chapbooks, accessed November 21, 2024, https://scottishchapbooks.lib.uoguelph.ca/items/show/529.
