Cupid and Hymen; a voyage to the isles of love and matrimony. Containing A most Diverting Account of the Inhabitants of those Two Vast and Populous Countries, their Laws, Customs, and Government. Interspersed With many useful Directions and Cautions how to avoid the dangerous Precipices and Quicksands that these Islands abound with, and wherein so many Thousands, who have undertaken the Voyage, have miserably perished. By the facetious H. C. and T. B. To which are added, a map of the island of marriage; The Batchelor's Estimate of the Expences attending a Married Life. The Married Man's Answer to it; None but Fools Marry, a Vindication of the Estimate; and a Boulster Lecture, &c. By Simon Single, Esq;

People / Organizations

• Henry Carey (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for S. Bladon, at No. 28, Pater-Noster Row, 1772.

Publication year

1772-1772

ESTC No.

T184759

Grub Street ID

221057

Description

[2],5-226,[2]p. ; 12⁰

Note

H. C. = Henry Carey; Simon Single = Henry Ward.

Includes 'The batchelor's estimate of the expences attending a married life', by Edward Ward; 'The married man's answer to it'; 'None but fools marry, a vindication of the estimate'; and 'A boulster lecture, &c.' - With a final advertisement leaf.

Price from imprint: Price Three Shillings neatly Bourd.

Uncontrolled note

Half-title called for?