An edition of A tale of a tub (1704)

A tale of a tub

written for the universal improvement of mankind. To which is added, An account of the battel between the antient and modern books in St. James's library.

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An edition of A tale of a tub (1704)

A tale of a tub

written for the universal improvement of mankind. To which is added, An account of the battel between the antient and modern books in St. James's library.

by

  • ★★★ 3.3 (3 ratings) ·
  • 5 Want to read
  • 2 Have read

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Language
English
Pages
310

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Subjects

English literature, Comics & graphic novels, general, Fiction, fantasy, general, Fiction, humorous, general, English Satire, Fiction (fictional works by one author), Satire

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Cover of: Tale of A Tub
Tale of A Tub
September 2, 2004, Penguin
Cover of: A tale of a tub
A tale of a tub: and An account of a battel between the ancient and modern books in St. James's Library, and A discourse concerning the mechanical operation of the spirit.
1972, Garland Pub.
in English
Cover of: A tale of a tub
A tale of a tub: to which is added The battle of the books, and the Mechanical operation of the spirit.
1920, Clarendon Press
in English
Cover of: A tale of a tub
A tale of a tub: to which is added The battle of the books, and the Mechanical operation of the spirit.
1920, Clarendon Press
Cover of: Prose works.
Prose works.: Edited by Temple Scott. With a biographical introd. by W.E.H. Lecky.
1897, G. Bell
Cover of: Prose works.
Prose works.
1897, Bell
Cover of: The tale of a tub
The tale of a tub: and other works
1889, G. Routledge
Cover of: A tale of a tub
A tale of a tub: written for the universal improvement of mankind. To which is added, An account of the battel between the antient and modern books in St. James's library.
1711
in English

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"A full and true account of the battel, fought last Friday, between the antient and modern books ..." and "A discourse concerning the mechanical operation of the spirit ..." each have a special t.p.

Teerink 224.

Pages 7-8 wanting.

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[London]
Other Titles
The battle of the books, A discourse concerning the mechanical operation of the spirit

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310 p. (p. [2] advertisements)
Number of pages
310

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OL22238911M

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