[The new help to discourse: or Wit and mirth intermixt with more serious matter consisting of pleasant, philosophical, physical, historical, moral, and political, questions and answers. As also proverbs, epitaphs, epigrams, riddles, poesies, rules for behaviour, &c. With several wonders and other varieties: particularly a concise history of all the kings of England, from the Norman Conquest down to King George. Together with directions for the true knowledge of several matters concerning astronomy, holy-days, and husbandry, in a plain and easier method. By W.W. gent.]

All titles

• [The new help to discourse: or Wit and mirth intermixt with more serious matter consisting of pleasant, philosophical, physical, historical, moral, and political, questions and answers. As also proverbs, epitaphs, epigrams, riddles, poesies, rules for behaviour, &c. With several wonders and other varieties: particularly a concise history of all the kings of England, from the Norman Conquest down to King George. Together with directions for the true knowledge of several matters concerning astronomy, holy-days, and husbandry, in a plain and easier method. By W.W. gent.]
• New help to discourse

People / Organizations

• William Winstanley (Author)

Imprint

[Boston: Reprinted and sold by J. Franklin, 1722]

Added name

Franklin, James, 1697-1735, printer.

Publication year

1722

ESTC No.

W17982

Grub Street ID

327565

Description

[6],138p. ; 8⁰

Note

Attributed to William Winstanley by Evans.

The only known copy, held by the New York Public Library, lacks the title page and is otherwise imperfect. The title and edition are supplied from Evans, and are evidently taken from the eighth London edition of 1721.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: A-I?. - DETERMINE TITLE TRANSCRIPTION. - READEX NOTE: The frontispiece is reproduced from the eighth London edition