Essays. On the nature and immutability of truth, in opposition to sophistry and scepticism. On poetry and music, as they affect the mind. On laughter, and ludicrous composition. On the utility of classical learning. By James Beattie.

Accession number

PML 61839

Creator

Beattie, James, 1735-1803.

Published

Edinburgh, Printed for W. Creech, 1776.

Credit line

Miss Julia P. Wightman;

Description

1 p. ., xiv, [3]-757. [1] p. 27 cm

Notes

First ed.

Binding

Green morocco, gilt, red spine label; by James Scott, of Edingburgh for Queen Charlotte.

Provenance

Bookplates of Queen Charlotte consort of George III.

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Century

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