The polite correspondence: or, Rational amusement; : being a series of letters, philosophical, poetical, historical, critical, amorous, moral, and satyrical. Wherein are introduc'd a great variety of instructive and delightful Incidents, both in prose and verse. Among those of the entertaining kind, are, The story of Alonzo and Elvira, - of Torquatus and Melissa - of Belinda and Adolphus. Remarkable story of a Scottish lady, - another of a divine who married a shrew. History of Sophronia, - of Phaon and Eliza - of Honoria and Myrtillo. - of Celadon. Adventures of a foot-boy. Pleasant story of a Romish monk, - of Pope Innocent XI. A strange story of a Turkish slave. An odd story of a criminal in the inquisition, - Remarkable accident in a conclave. A short history of the Mounts of Piety, or Legal lumber houses. Story of pretended magician at Naples, - an Indian tale, &c. &c. Poetry. A birth-day ode, - Verses on the power of love. - The bracelet, a poem, - Life, an elegiac poem, - Verses on hope, in the manner of Spencer. - An instance of British poetry. 1200 years old, - A specimen of Saxon poetry, - of Danish poetry, - and several specimens from various nations - Verses by a Jesuit on the death of his cat, - A poem in the manner of Phaedrus, &c..
Campbell, John,1708-1775.
Forbes-Leith, James John,Colonel,-1841,former owner.StEdNL
London: : Printed and sold by John Atkinson, in Lincoln's-Inn; S. Birt, in Ave-Mary-Lane; John Hinton, in Pauls-Church-Yard; J. Marshall, in Newgate-Street; John Clark, in Duck-Lane; Geo Strahan, in Cornhill; T. Harris, and J. Hodges, on London-Bridge; and T. Wright, in Exeter-Change.,
[1750?]
Anonymous. By John Campbell.
With four final contents leaves.
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Two armorial bookplates on the front pastedown, one with the name removed and the second of "Mr. Col. Forbes Leith / Whitehaugh.".
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