A slight essay addressed to Sir Thomas Isham, whose brother ultimately placed Richardson in the rectory of Lamport in 1699. The first four chapters are a brief account of Latin literature up to modern times, the last two contain advice for the acquisition of style. Cf. Madan. Reproduction of original in British Library.
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Available electronically as part of Early English books online.
Reproduction Note:
Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms, 1971. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 399:7)
Reviewed/Cited In:
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700, R1391 Madan 3193