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

Author:

Beattie, James, 1735-1803.

Published:

Edinburgh, Printed for W. Creech, 1776.

Credit:

Gift; Miss Julia P. Wightman; 1971.

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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Classification:

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Genres:

Morocco bindings (Binding)

Bookplates (Provenance)

Department:

Printed Books