Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Dodsley, Robert, 1704-1764
Title:
The oeconomy of human life : translated from an Indian manuscript written by an ancient Bramin : to which is prefixed an account of the manner in which the said manuscript was discovered in a letter from an English gentleman, residing in China to the Earl of ****.
Published / Created:
London : Printed for J. Dodsley, 1772.
Physical Description:
xxvi, 94 p. : ill. ; 16 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
BAC: Bound with: State of chimney-sweepers young apprentices. London : Sold at Pamphlet-shops, 1773.
Subject Terms:
James, Miss -- Presc. insc. from Jonas Hanway, 1773. | Hanway, Jonas, 1712-1786 -- Presc. insc. to Miss James, 1773. | Conduct of life -- Early works to 1800. | Maxims -- Early works to 1800. | Dodsley, J. -- Printer. | Stone, Melville E. -- Bookplate.
Form/Genre:
Wood engravings -- 1772.
Contributors:
Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773.