The preceptor [electronic resource] : containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Illustrated with Maps and useful Cuts. Viz. I. On Reading, Speaking and Writing Letters. II. On Geometry. III. On Geography and Astronomy. IV. On Chronology and History. V. On Rhetoric and Poetry. VI. On Drawing. Vii. On Logic. Viii. On Natural History. IX. On Ethics, or Morality. X. On Trade and Commerce. XI. On Laws and Government. XII. On Human Life and Manners. In Two Volumes.
1754
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The preceptor [electronic resource] : containing a general course of education. Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Illustrated with Maps and useful Cuts. Viz. I. On Reading, Speaking and Writing Letters. II. On Geometry. III. On Geography and Astronomy. IV. On Chronology and History. V. On Rhetoric and Poetry. VI. On Drawing. Vii. On Logic. Viii. On Natural History. IX. On Ethics, or Morality. X. On Trade and Commerce. XI. On Laws and Government. XII. On Human Life and Manners. In Two Volumes.
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The second edition, with additions, and improved. ..
Publication Details
London : printed for R. Dodsley, at Tully's-Head in Pall-Mall, MDCCLIV. [1754]
Place of Publication or Printing
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Language
English
Description
2v.,plates : maps ; 8⁰.
Note
Compiled by Robert Dodsley who signs the dedication.
The preface and 'The vision of Theodore, the hermit of Teneriffe' are by Samuel Johnson; 'The elements of logic' are by W. Duncan.
With a privilege leaf before titleleaf to vol.1.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
The preface and 'The vision of Theodore, the hermit of Teneriffe' are by Samuel Johnson; 'The elements of logic' are by W. Duncan.
With a privilege leaf before titleleaf to vol.1.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
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English Short Title Catalog, T79283.
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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.
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