The Lusiad; or The Discovery of India. An Epic Poem translated from the original Portuguese by William Julius Mickle. 2nd edition. Hardback. The poem and accompanying notes comprise 496pp. and are preceeded by a History of India and a Life of the Author. Engraved frontis and folding map. The map is frayed at the edges and has several short tears but is complete. Ex/library copy with several library stamps. Modern rebind in 1/2 red cloth over brown paper boards. Printed paper title label to spine and new endpapers. General age-toning and some foxing else a VG sound copy.