A view of society and manners in France, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy: with anecdotes relating to some eminent characters. Written by John Moore, M.D. during his travels through those countries, with His Grace, the present Duke of Hamilton. [Three lines of verse from Horace translated by Francis] The first volume.

People / Organizations

• John Moore (Author)

Imprint

Philadelphia: Printed and sold by Robert Bell, in Third-Street, MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]

Publication year

1783-1783

ESTC No.

W908

Grub Street ID

358222

Description

viii,[1],10-281,[1]p. ; 8⁰

Note

Dedicated to Douglas, Duke of Hamilton.

Issued in three numbers, the second and third with half-titles. With a note at the end of the third number: "The end of the second volume. According to the London edition; being the completion of Moore's elegant travels through France, Switzerland, and Germany. Number first--price one dollar, of Moore's elegant travels through Italy, will be published about three weeks from this date. .." - The first and third numbers include bookseller's advertisements.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: [A]? B-Z? [2A]? 2B-2L? 2M?