In 12mo size

Polished leather binding

Cover is very loose on vol 1 and detached from Vol 2 but otherwise in generally good condition

Printed in 1741 London

"The Life and Entertaining Adventures of Mr. Cleveland, Natural Son of Oliver Cromwell, Written by Himself" is a novel by Abbé Prévost, originally published in five volumes, but later reissued in three volumes. The work is a translation of Le Philosophe Anglois. It is considered culturally important and is in the public domain in the United States. 

The novel tells the story of Mr. Cleveland, who believes himself to be the illegitimate son of Oliver Cromwell. The narrative follows his life as he embarks on various adventures and experiences. The work is seen as an important piece of 18th-century literature and a key part of the development of the novel form