Joseph Spence (28 April 1699 – 20 August 1768), was a historian, literary scholar and anecdotist, most famous for his collection of anecdotes (published in 1820) that are an invaluable resource for historians of 18th century English literature.
Joseph Spence (28 April 1699 – 20 August 1768), was a historian, literary scholar and anecdotist, most famous for his collection of anecdotes (published in 1820) that are an invaluable resource for historians of 18th century English literature.