Enthusiasms No 77.

The article focuses on early printed pieces of ballad on battle of Boulogne in 1801 by several printers in nineteenth century. Topics discussed include earliest piece of copy printed by Samuel Harward in Cheltenham, England entitled "The Battle of Boulogne; Or, The Wounded Sailor's Lamentation"; contemporary or near contemporary view offered in imprints of Alice Swindells and Margaret Angus covering date of battle; and ballad to be seen in conventional style with thrill of ballad.