The preceptor : containing a general course of education : wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth : in twelve parts : illustrated with maps and useful cuts... [etc.] (v.1)
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Type of record: Book
Title: The preceptor : containing a general course of education : wherein the first principles of polite learning are laid down in a way most suitable for trying the genius, and advancing the instruction of youth : in twelve parts : illustrated with maps and useful cuts... [etc.] (v.1)
Classmark: Education 370.11/DOD
Creator(s): Dodsley, Robert (1703-1764)
Additional creator(s): Johnson, Samuel (1709-1784) (Other)
Related people: Johnson, Samuel
Publisher: Printed for J. Dodsley
Publication city: London
Date(s): 1769
Language: English
Size and medium: 2 v, [36] leaves of plates (most folded)
Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/272053
Printed items catalogue: https://leeds.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplay?vid=44LEE_INST:VU1&docid=alma991018147379705181
Description
Head- and tailpieces. initials.
Dedication signed: R. Dodsley, and dated 1748.
By Robert Dodsley. Cf. Halkett & Laing.
Vol. 1: [2], xliv, 5-414 p., [30] plates (29 folded); vol. 2: [2], 560 p., [6] plates (5 folded).
A collection of miscellaneous writings to which Dr. Johnson furnished the preface. Cf. Allibone.
Indexed in: ESTC N023347.
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