Dodsley, Robert, 1704-1764, The oeconomy of human life , 1772
- Title(s):
- The oeconomy of human life : translated from an Indian manuscript written by an ancient Bramin : to which is prefixed an account of the manner in which the said manuscript was discovered in a letter from an English gentleman, residing in China to the Earl of ****.
- Published/Created:
- London : Printed for J. Dodsley, 1772.
- Physical Description:
- xxvi, 94 p. : ill. ; 16 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsHD8039 C49 H35 1773Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Melville and Naomi Stone[Request]
- Copyright Status:
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3140048
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- BAC: Bound with: State of chimney-sweepers young apprentices. London : Sold at Pamphlet-shops, 1773.
BAC: Bound in full red morocco, gilt back, gilt borders of roses and thistles sides. Initials MI (Miss James?) in center of front cover.
First published under title: The oeconomy of human life.
Also attributed to the Earl of Chesterfield. Cf. Evans 6836.
Evans, C. American bibliography, 6836 - Subject Terms:
- Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800.Dodsley, J. -- Printer.Hanway, Jonas, 1712–1786 -- Presc. insc. to Miss James, 1773.James, Miss -- Presc. insc. from Jonas Hanway, 1773.Maxims -- Early works to 1800.Stone, Melville E. -- Bookplate.
- Form/Genre:
- Wood engravings -- 1772.
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