The preceptor: Containing a general course of education. [electronic resource] : 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. Illustrated with maps and useful cuts. Viz. I. On reading speaking, and writing letters. II. On arithmetic, geometry, and architecture. 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. The seventh edition, with corrections, and improvements. In two volumes.

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:

London : printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]

Notes:

Compiled by Robert Dodsley, who signs the dedication.

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

With a privilege leaf before titleleaf to Vol. 1.

Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford).

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, N20388.

OCLC:

508033079