The Improvement of the Mind; A supplement to the art of logic: containing a variety of remarks and rules for the attainment and communication of useful knowledge in religion, in the sciences, and in common life
by Watts, Isaac
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: J. Badcock, 1803. Full Calf. 2 vols., 12 mo. Reverend Isaac Watts, D. D. (1674-1748), wrote almost 700 hymns and published ten volumes of sermons and several theological treatises. He was educated at an Academy at Stoke Newington. Earned a Doctorate of Divinity from the University of Edinburgh in 1728. Watts was first published in 1741, this book is intended to give practical instruction in what Watts calls, "the improvement of the mind." He includes tips on learning languages, the art of conversation and on improving memory. Bound in full lt. brown calf, gilt rules & decoration on spine. Little rubbed at edges and hinges (1 hinge starting) o/w good plus condition.
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- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
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- Title
- The Improvement of the Mind; A supplement to the art of logic: containing a variety of remarks and rules for the attainment and communication of useful knowledge in religion, in the sciences, and in common life
- Author
- Watts, Isaac
- Format/Binding
- Full Calf
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J. Badcock
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1803
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Edges
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- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- O/W
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....