Essays. : On the nature and immutability of truth, in opposition to sophistry and scepticism. On poetry and music, as they affect the mind. On laughter, and ludicrous composition. On the utility of classical learning. /
Beattie, James,1735-1803.
Scott, James,-approximately 1786,binder.StEdNL: F.7.c.9
Beattie, James,1735-1803,inscriber.StEdNL: F.7.c.9
Gordon, Katharine,Duchess,1718-1779.StEdNL: F.7.c.9
Wodhull, Michael,1740-1816,former owner.StEdNL: RB.l.120
Edinburgh: : Printed for William Creech.,
1776..
With a list of subscribers.
ESTC
Alston, R.C. Engl. language,
Inscription on the recto of the first flyleaf "To Her Grace the Duchess of Gordon, In testimony of the utmost respect and esteem from the author 19 November 1777". There is also a later pencil inscription "in Beattie's hand". On the verso of the first fly leaf there is an inscription "Bought from the Lauriston Castle Fund 4 Dec. 1946".
Contemporary binding of straight-grained crimson morocco gold-tooled with fillets, rolls, fleurons and architectural columns by James Scott of Edinburgh (Loudon JS 32). Green morocco title label on spine.
Bound in calf with armorial stamp of Michael Woodhull in gold. Crest: Out of a ducal coronet two wings addorsed. Arms: Three crescents (Wodhull) impaling Ermine on a fess three escallops (Ingram). Impalement: Ermine on a fess three escallops (Ingram).
Ethics
Classical education
Classical literature
Laughter
Literature
Music, Influence of
Poetry
Truth