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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: Beattie, James, 1735-1803; Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL; Boston Public Library) John Adams Library BRL

Publication date: 1776

Topics: Truth, Poetry, Laughter, Classical education

Publisher: Edinburgh : Printed for William Creech ..., and for E. & C. Dilly, and T. Cadell, London

Collection: johnadamsBPL; bostonpubliclibrary; americana

Contributor: John Adams Library at the Boston Public Library

Language: English

Volume: 1

With a final errata leaf, v. 1, and p. [2] (second count), v. 2

Each section of essays has separate, half t.p

John Adams Library copy has bookplate: John Adams Library, in the Custody of the Boston Public Library

John Adams Library copy: minor annotations

John Adams Library copy transferred from the supervisors of the Temple and School Fund. Quincy, Mass., 1894