Curious particulars and genuine anecdotes respecting the late Lord Chesterfield and David Hume, Esq. With a parallel between these celebrated personages. And an impartial character of Lord Chesterfield. : To which is added, a short vindication of the Christian cause and character, occasioned by a recent reflection thrown upon them, by the author of the Apology for the life and writings of David Hume. /
Friend to Religious and Civil Liberty.
Pratt,Mr.(Samuel Jackson),1749-1814.
London. : Printed for G. Kearsley, at Johnson's Head, no. 46, in Fleet Street,,
1788..
Includes: 'The Lord Chesterfield's speech against licensing the stage' and his ironic petition for a pension. The author of the 'Apology for the life . .. of David Hume' is Samuel Jackson Pratt. 'Curious particulars, &c. Section I', on pages 1-25, was first published as 'Supplement to the life of David Hume', written anonymously by Samuel Jackson Pratt.
With a half title.
Below half title in square brackets: Price two shillings.
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Hume, David, 1711-1776
Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773
England London.