The whole duty of man, laid down in a plain and familiar way for the use of all, but especially the meanest reader. Divided into XVII. chapters; one whereof being read every Lord's day, the whole may be read over thrice in the year. Necessary for all families. With private devotions for several occasions.

People / Organizations

• Richard Allestree (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by R. Norton for George Pawlett, at the sign of the Bible in Chancery-Lane, near Fleetstreet, 1687.

Publication year

1687-1687

ESTC No.

R204394

Grub Street ID

81355

Description

[16], 503, [9] p., [2] leaves of plates ; 8⁰

Note

Published anonymously and variously attributed to Lady Dorothy Pakington, Archbishop Sterne, Bishop John Fell and others, though generally attributed to Richard Allestree--NUC pre-1956 imprints.

With an added engraved title page.

In this edition, line 2 of title ends: Duty.

Uncontrolled note

Cf. Wing (2nd ed., 1994) A1187A, which has "Pawlet" in imprint