The life of David Hume, Esq; the philosopher and historian, written by himself. To which are added, the Travels of a philosopher, containing observations on the manners and arts of various nations, in Africa and Asia. From the French of M. le Poivre, late envoy to the King of Cochin-China, and now intendant of the Isles of Bourbon and Mauritius.

People / Organizations

• David Hume (Author)

Imprint

Philadelphia: Printed and sold by Robert Bell, next door to St. Paul's Church, in Third-Street, M,DCC,LXXVIII. [1778]

Publication year

1778-1778

ESTC No.

W2775

Grub Street ID

337862

Description

62,[2]p. ; 8⁰

Note

Issued as part of: Miscellanies for sentimentalists .. Philadelphia : Robert Bell, 1778 (Evans 15914). Also issued separately (Evans 15853).

Printed in two columns.

"Letter from Adam Smith, LL.D. to William Strahan, Esq; giving some account of Mr. Hume, during his last sickness."--p. [9]-13.

"Travels of a philosopher: containing, observations on the manners and arts of various nations, in Africa and Asia. From the French of M. le Poivre .."--p. [15]-62, with separate title page.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: [A]? B-H?