The wonders of the little world: or, a general history of man. In six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, In several Thousand most interesting Relations of Persons remarkable for Bodily Perfections or Defects: Such as, Strength and Beauty, Stature and Agility, &c. Or for Weakness and Deformity, Dwarfishness or Unweildiness, &c. Or for extraordinary Virtues of Vices of the Mind: Such as, Piety and Benevolence, Patriotism and Domestic Affection, Generosity and Frugality, Friendship and Hosritality, Wisdom and Prudence, Chastity and Patience, Fortitude and Valour, Moderation and Temperance, Learning, Industry and Ingenuity, &c. Or, Profaneness and Persecution, Tyranny and Brutality, Avarice and Prodigality, Ingratitude and Treachery, Folly and Presumption, Adultery, Rage and Revenge, Cowardice and Pusillanimity, Gluttony and Drunkenness, Ignorance, Sloth and Stupidity, &c. Or for the uncommon Powers or Weakness of the Senses and

People / Organizations

• Nathaniel Wanley (Author)

Imprint

London: published by C. Taylor, No. 10, opposite Brook-Street, Holborn; T. Thornton, Southampton-Street, Strand; and E. Jeffery, Pall-Mall, M.DCC.XCI. [1791]

Publication year

1791

ESTC No.

T139974

Grub Street ID

187795

Description

752p.,plates ; 4°.

Note

Published in 32 parts

With a half-title

Braces in imprint.