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[William Combe]. The second tour of Doctor Syntax, in search of consolation: A poem. London: R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts, 1820.

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Transcription: The second story of Doctor Syntax, in search of consolation; a poem. Volume second. [Quotation from Horace's Ars Poetica.]Published by R. Ackermann, At the Repository of Arts, 101, Strand, London: and to be had of all the booksellers in the United Kingdom. 1820.


Burying Wife by Rowlandson

"Dr. Syntax at the funeral of his wife." Hand-colored aquatint by Thomas Rowlandson.
Dr. Syntax at his wife's burial, outside the church.


Dr. Syntax at Dinner by Rowlandson

"Dr. Syntax and his counterpart." Hand-colored aquatint by Thomas Rowlandson.
The two doctors sit at a table with their pipes.


Chapel by Rowlandson

"Dr. Syntax visits Eaton Hall, Cheshire." Hand-colored aquatint by Thomas Rowlandson.
Dr. Syntax getting a tour of artwork in East Hall.


Dr. Syntax makes a discovery by Rowlandson

"Dr. Syntax making a discovery." Hand-colored aquatint by Thomas Rowlandson.
Dr. Syntax spies a man and a woman talking under a tree.


Miss Worthy's Marriage by Rowlandson

"Miss Worthy's marriage. Dr. Syntax in chair." Hand-colored aquatint by Thomas Rowlandson.
A marriage celebration, with many people at outdoor tables and a large house in the background.


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