A select collection of letters of the antients . . . whereby is discover'd the morality, gallantry, wit, humour, manner of arguing, and in a word, the genius both of the Greeks and Romans

Savage, [John]

Published by F. Hartley, F. Coggan [et al.], London, 1703

About this Item

First edition, 8vo, pp. [16], 440; contemporary full paneled calf, green morocco label; rear joint starting, else very good. Imaginary letters from prominent ancient Greeks and Romans as a course in instruction of manners and morals. Savage (1673-1747), a stately, corpulent and convivial Hertfordshire man, was a miscellaneous writer, editor, and translator who died falling down the stairs.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A select collection of letters of the antients . . . whereby is discover'd the morality, gallantry, wit, humour, manner of arguing, and in a word, the genius both of the Greeks and Romans
• Publisher: F. Hartley, F. Coggan [et al.], London
• Publication Date: 1703
• Edition: 1st Edition
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