To the faculty. : To be disposed of, an eligible situation in the High Street, Knaresbro'. For further particulars enquire of Dr. Hutchinson.

Format:

Book

Series:

Eighteenth century collections online. Part 1.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Satire, English--Early works to 1800.

Satire, English.

Genre:

Advertisements.

Physical Description:

1 sheet ; 1/4⁰

Place of Publication:

[Knaresborough?] : [publisher not identified], [1796]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Notes:

Dated at end: "Worm Hall, Knaresbro', Jan. 26, 1796."

A satirical advertisement against Dr. Hutchinson, with particular reference to his "worm medicine" and "cuckoo plaster". Dr. Hutchinson was apparently a fervent supporter of the medicinal properties of Harrogate waters, and was denounced in this and other tracts for both quackery and profiteering.

In this issue, there is a double rule under "To the faculty", and two lines of quotation, beginning: "Children at toys, as men at titles, aim;".

Turned chain lines.

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. s2009 miunns

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T226942.

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Restricted for use by site license.