Pursuits of literature. A satirical poem in four dialogues, with notes. To which are annexed, a vindication of the work, and translations of all the Greek, Latin, Italian, and French quotations. [Three lines of quotation in Greek]

People / Organizations

• Thomas James Mathias (Author)

Imprint

Philadelphia: Printed by H. Maxwell, 1800.

Added name

Maxwell, Hugh, 1777-1860, printer.

Publication year

1800

ESTC No.

W1910

Grub Street ID

328745

Description

vii,[2],10-432,431-481,[1]p. ; 8⁰

Note

Attributed to Thomas James Mathias in the Dictionary of national biography.

With a half-title.

"A translation of the Greek, Latin, Italian, and French passages quoted .."--p. [371]-481, with separate title page and half-title. Two states of the title page (p. [373]) noted. One has imprint, the other does not.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: [A-B]? C-3O? 3P? (3P2 verso blank). - RECORD BASED ON BRISTOL ENTRY AND RECORD FOR OTHER ISSUES ONLY