Edited by his son, Sir Thomas Burnet

Engraved frontispiece portrait of the author on verso facing t.p., v. 1

Printed marginalia

Includes index, v. 4

Includes bibliography of the author, v. 4

List of contents included at end of v. 1, beginning of v. 2-4

John Adams Library copy has bookplate: John Adams Library, in the Custody of the Boston Public Library

John Adams' signature crossed out on title page, v. 3-4: "John Adams."

John Adams Library copy inscribed on first leaf, v. 1: "P. Sterling."

John Adams Library copy has straight pin inserted in v. 3 between pp. 344-345: removed and stored separately (Mss. Adams 460)

John Adams Library copy inscribed on first leaf, v. 4: "Wm. Smith."

Vol. 1, Life of the author / by the editor Thomas Burnet. History of my own times preface. Bk I, Summary recapitulation of the state of affairs in Scotland ... to the restoration of King Charles the second, 1660. Bk II, Charles II, 1660-1672. Bk III, Charles II, 1673-1676 -- v. 2, Charles II (continued) 1677-1685. Bk IV, James II, 1685-1689 -- v. 3, Bk V, King William and Queen Mary, 1689-1694. Bk VI, King William III, 1694-1702. Bk VI, Queen Anne, 1702 -- v. 4, Queen Anne, 1703-1713. The Conclusion. Chronological and distinct account of the works of ... Burnet / R.F. Index

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John Adams Library copy transferred from the supervisors of the Temple and School Fund. Quincy, Mass., 1894

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