The Babler Containing a Careful Selection from Those Entertaining and Interesting Essays Which Have Given the Public So Much Satisfaction Under That Title During a Course of Four Years in Owen's Weekly Chronicle Vol II

285pp, worn marbled paper covered boards and cracked leather spine, the front hinge weak but holding. Internally clean and tight. From LXVI May 1 ( The lowest orders of people proved to be the only true patriots in England.) to CXXIII June 5 (The Conclusion) - includes reflexions on literature, on cruelty to animals, two Jewish soldiers, the absurdity of astrology, a male prostitute, the absurdity of singers in private company etc.