An index to mankind: or maxims selected from the wits of all nations, for the benefit of the present age, and of posterity; by Mrs. Mary Midnight, author of the Midwife, or old woman's magazine. Intermix'd with some curious reflections by that lady, and a preface by her good friend, the late Mr. Pope.

People / Organizations

• Christopher Smart (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for T. Carnan, at Mr. Newbery's, the Bible and Sun in St. Paul's Church-Yard, MDCCLI. [1751]

Publication year

1751-1751

ESTC No.

N7330

Grub Street ID

52265

Description

[8],70,[6]p. ; 12⁰

Note

Mrs. Mary Midnight = Christopher Smart.

The final leaf of the 'Index' bears 'Maxims omitted .. '.

With two final advertisement leaves for books sold by Newbery, consecutively signed.

Originally issued with: 'The Midwife, or The old woman's magazine' (v. III), London: T.Carnan, 1753.

Uncontrolled note

Advertisement leaves from the Hope copy at the Bodleian Library