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. 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.
Robert Dodsley (1703-1764).
Category
Books
Date
1783
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Gunby Hall Estate, Lincolnshire
NT 3078111
Summary
Bibliographic description
The seventh edition, with corrections, and improvements. In two volumes.. 2v. plates. ill.. (maps). 8vo. Imperfect: volume one only. Provenance: Ink stencil, ink stamp and MS on front pastedown: P. Langton 1795; P. Langton; Peregrine Massingberd Gunby Park [i.e. Peregrine Langton Massingberd (1780-1858)]. Binding: Eighteenth-century full sheep; sewn onto five raised supports; spine direct-lettered in gilt: 1.
Makers and roles
Robert Dodsley (1703-1764).