The economy of human life. In two parts. Translated from an Indian manuscript, written by an Indian Bramin. To which is prefixed, an account of the manner in which the said manuscript was discovered, in a letter from an English gentleman residing in China to the Earl of **********. Cooke's edition. Embellished with superb engravings.

All titles

• The economy of human life. In two parts. Translated from an Indian manuscript, written by an Indian Bramin. To which is prefixed, an account of the manner in which the said manuscript was discovered, in a letter from an English gentleman residing in China to the Earl of **********. Cooke's edition. Embellished with superb engravings.
• Oeconomy of human life

People / Organizations

• Robert Dodsley (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for C. Cooke, and sold by all the booksellers in Great-Britain and Ireland, [1796]

Publication year

1796-1796

ESTC No.

T184644

Grub Street ID

220966

Description

[2],87,[1]p. ; 12⁰

Note

The first part is by Robert Dodsley, but sometimes attributed to P. D. Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield; the second is attributed to John Hill.

With an additional titlepage, engraved, dated 1796, which reads: 'Economy of human life, forming part of Cooke's pocket edition of sacred classics, or moralist's instructive companion, containing a complete collection of universally approved works on moral & religious subject by the most esteemed authors.'.

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