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 Lords Day, the whole may be read over thrice in the year. Necessary for all families. With privat devotions for several occasions.

People / Organizations

• Richard Allestree (Author)

Imprint

London: printed by R. Norton for Robert Pawlett, at the sign of the Bible in Chancery-Lane, near Fleetstreet, 1683.

Publication year

1683-1683

ESTC No.

R219320

Grub Street ID

93872

Description

[24], 472, [8] p. : ill. (metal cut) ; 8⁰

Note

Attributed to Richard Allestree. Sometimes also attributed to Dorothy Pakington, Richard Sterne, John Fell, or Humphrey Henchman and others.

Prefatory letter signed: H. Hammon.

With an additional title page, engraved: The whole duty of man necessary for all families.

The frontispiece is engraved and bears the arms of Charles II.