A guide to classical learning; or Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. The history of the polite arts among the Romans; with the Characters of the Latin Poets and their Works. II. The usefulness of antiques towards explaining the classics. A true Idea of the Allegories of the Antients, and their whole Scheme of Machinery; with Remarks on the modern Commentators. and School Education. III. An inquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, an the remains of the antient artists, in Order to illustrate them from one another; with many useful Hints to the Modern Artists. Being a Work necessary not only for classical instruction. But for all those who wish to have a true taste For the Beauties of poetry, sculpture, and painting. By N. Tindal, Translator of Rapin.

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  • A guide to classical learning; or Polymetis abridged. Containing, I. The history of the polite arts among the Romans; with the Characters of the Latin Poets and their Works. II. The usefulness of antiques towards explaining the classics. A true Idea of the Allegories of the Antients, and their whole Scheme of Machinery; with Remarks on the modern Commentators. and School Education. III. An inquiry concerning the agreement between the works of the Roman poets, an the remains of the antient artists, in Order to illustrate them from one another; with many useful Hints to the Modern Artists. Being a Work necessary not only for classical instruction. But for all those who wish to have a true taste For the Beauties of poetry, sculpture, and painting. By N. Tindal, Translator of Rapin.
  • Polymetis. Abridgments
  • Guide to classical learning.
People / Organizations
Imprint
Dublin: printed for John Exshaw, and for Sarah Cotter, Booksellers, M.DCC.LXVII. [1767]
Added name
Tindal, N. (Nicolas), 1687-1774.
Publication year
1767
ESTC No.
T166488
Grub Street ID
204709
Description
[8],279,[9]p.,plate ; 12⁰
Note
An abridgment by Tindal of Joseph Spence's 'Polymetis'.

With a final advertisement leaf.
Uncontrolled note
Frontis. = plate. Advert. from KU-S