1870 Rare Book - Guy Fawkes, or the Gunpowder Treason illustrated by Cruikshank.

(Description)

Author: William Harrison Ainsworth. George Cruikshank, illustrator.
Title: Guy Fawkes: Or, The Gunpowder Treason. An Historical Romance.
Publisher: London, George Routledge and Sons; New York: 416, Broome Street. No date, (circa 1870).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8.5" X 6".
Pages: viii-359 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good half-calf leather binding over marbled covers (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges marbled.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, some light foxing mainly on the preliminary and plates pages - as shown)
Illustrations: Complete with all the full-page engravings on steel by George Cruikshank. Notable scenes include Guy Fawkes in Ordsall Cave and Guy Fawkes laying the train of gunpowder.

The book: A classic historical romance by William Harrison Ainsworth, chronicling the events of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, as well as the life of Guy Fawkes. Ainsworth captures the intrigue, betrayal, and tension leading up to the failed plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Cruikshank's illustrations bring this gripping narrative to life.

The author: William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) was a popular English historical novelist known for his vivid portrayal of historical events and characters.

The illustrator:  George Cruikshank (1792-1878) was one of the most famous English illustrators of the 19th century, known for his satirical works as well as book illustrations.