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London: John Murray, Albemarle-Street, 1818. First edition, second issue (see Wise for list of ponts). xiv, [ii], 257, [1] pp. + [12] pp. publisher's catalogue. 8vo. Uncut in the original drab boards, printed paper spine label. Spine defective, upper cover detached, text very good. First edition, second issue (see Wise for list of ponts). xiv, [ii], 257, [1] pp. + [12] pp. publisher's catalogue. 8vo. In the author's estimation, the most successful canto of his masterpiece. Wise , "Byron" I, pp. 62-3

Childe Harold's Pilgrimage is a lengthy narrative poem in four parts written by Lord Byron, published between 1812 and 1818. The poem describes the travels and reflections of a world-weary young man who believes his country to be corrupt and embarks on a journey to foreign lands in a quest for spiritual renewal.