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The preceptor: Containing a general course of education. [electronic resource] : Wherein the first p...

The preceptor: Containing a general course of education. [electronic resource] : Wherein the first p...

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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.

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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.

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

Date

M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]

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74Vv5Br0gbEb

MMS ID

991017855069702626

Language

English

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2v.,plates : maps ; 8°.

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Publisher

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

Place of Publication

England

Date Published

M.DCC.LXXXIII. [1783]

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Available for use in the Library. Available from home to registered NSW residents.

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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 arithmet...

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General note

Compiled by Robert Dodsley, who signs the dedication.

Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford).

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

With a privilege leaf before titleleaf to Vol. 1.

Citation / References Note

ESTC N20388.

Additional physical form availability note

Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.

Reproduction note

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

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991017855069702626