The preceptor: containing a general course of education. : Wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth. In twelve parts. Viz. I. On reading, speaking, and writing letters. II. On geometry. III. On geography and astronomy. IV. On chronology and history. V. On rhetoric and poetry. VI. On drawing. VII. On logic. VIII. On natural history. IX. On ethics, or morality. X. On trade and commerce. XI. On laws and government. XII. On human life and manners. Illustrated with maps and useful cuts.

Format:

Book

Series:

Eighteenth century collections online. Part 2: New editions.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music--Instruction and study.

Music.

Physical Description:

2v.,plates : maps ; 8⁰

Place of Publication:

London : printed for R. Dodsley, at Tully's-Head in Pall-Mall, MDCCXLVIII. [1748]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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Notes:

Compiled by Robert Dodsley.

The preface and 'The vision of Theodore, the hermit of Teneriffe' are by Samuel Johnson; 'The elements of logic' are by W. Duncan.

Titlepage in red and black .

With a privilege leaf after the titleleaf to vol.1.

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 "Trinity College Library Hartford, CT".

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T79284.

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