DIALOGUES CONCERNING EDUCATION. London: printed in the year 1745. [Volume one of two]

FORDYCE, David.

Published by Glasgow: reprinted in the year, 1768

About this Item

12mo, (162x100mm), 394p. The main elements of the title page laid down on early paper. Contemporary sprinkled calf, joints and edges rubbed, the front joint repaired with stained Japanese paper. (ESTC 3329) ESTC locates a total of nine copies, 2 in the UK - in Scotland to be precise, and 7 in North America. Originally published anonymously in 1745-8 with later editions published in Belfast and Cork before this first Glasgow printing. A Ms. inscription on the flyleaf of one of the copies of the second London edition records : 'These dialogues were revisd [sic] enlarged & corrected for the press by my father, who took under his protection from the time they came from Scotland to London - David Fordyce the author & his brother Revd. James Fordyce.' Signed: Edmund Calamy. Fordyce held the chair of Moral Philosophy at Marischal College, Aberdeen from 1742 until his early death by drowning in 1751. His approach to education is an archetype of enlightenment, with a strong awareness of and emphasis on civic duty and the academic values and virtues. Please note that the advised postage is based on an average book, if possible the postage will be reduced to the correct amount and you will be notified by email.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: DIALOGUES CONCERNING EDUCATION. London: printed in the year 1745. [Volume one of two]
• Publisher: Glasgow: reprinted in the year
• Publication Date: 1768
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)