Tale of a Tub: Written for the Universal Improvement of Mankind. To which are Added, An Account of a Battle Between the Ancient and Modern Books in St. James's Library, and a Discourse Concerning the Mechanical Operations of the Spirit. With the Author's Apology, and Explanatory NotesLeavitt, 1849 - 169 pages |
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