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

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Music--Instruction and study.

Music.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (2v.,plates ) maps ;

Other Title:

Preceptor

Place of Publication:

Dublin : printed by George Faulkner, in Essex-Street, MDCCXLIX. [1749]

Notes:

Compiled by Robert Dodsley.

The preface and 'The vision of Theodore, the hermit of Teneriffe' are by Samuel Johnson.

Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford).

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, N20380.

OCLC:

642161478