Londons glory, and Whittingtons renown or, A looking-glass for citizens of London
Subtitle: Being a remarkable story, how Sir Richard Whittington (a poor boy bred up in Lancashire) came to be three times Lord Mayor of London in three several kings reigns, and how his rise was by a cat, which he sent for a venture beyond sea. Together with his bountiful gits and liberality given to this honourable city: and the vast sums of money he lent the King to maintain the vvars in France. And how at a great feast to which he invited the King, the Queen, and the nobility, he generously burnt the writings, and freely forgave his Majesty the whole debt. Tune of, Dainty come thou to me
Series: Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 2123.2:58-59
Publisher: printed for R. Burton, at the Horse-shoe in West Smith-field
Published: 1641
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Subjects: Whittington, Richard, -- d. 1423 -- Poetry -- Early works to 1800; Ballads, English -- 17th century
Genres: Poetry; Early works to 1800
Other titles: Londons glory, and Whittingtons renown; Looking-glass for citizens of London
Notes: Verse - "Brave London prentices,"

Publication date from Wing

Reproduction of the original in the British Library

Wing (2nd ed.) L2930

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1991. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2123.2:58-59).