A New miscellany : for the year 1739 : containing, I. Common-sense, January 13, 1738-9, being a parody of the last scene of the Malade imaginaire of Moliere, II. Common-sense, Feb. 17, 1738-9, with the King of Spain's protest before the signing of the Convention, III. The Latin epitaph from old Common-sense, Feb. 3, 1738-9, with a translation of it, IV. Some remarks on a pamphlet entitled Popular prejudices against the Convention and Treaty with Spain, in a letter to a Member of Parliament, V. The Lords Protest on the question upon the Convention, March 1, 1738-9, VI. A remarkable letter of the late L--d L--ns--n to a friend upon an approaching election of members to serve in Parliament, VII. The French comedy, a new ballad, VIII. The Convention, an excellent new ballad, IX. Sir ***'s speech upon the peace with Spain, a new ballad, X. Another ballad on the same occasion, XI. A list of the members of the House of Commons with the places they represent, what posts they enjoy under the government, and how the voted in the quetion upon the Convention. Taken March 30, 1739.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Item Description: | Cover title. Comprises eleven pieces, in prose and verse. By Jonathan Swift, et al. Cf. British union-cat. period. A number of New Miscellanies appeared in the 1730's attacking Walpole and his policies. They were edited by Tory wits such as Swift. The Cushing Library/Rare Books copy was acquired as part of the Lois Goddard Morrison Collection of Eighteenth Century Literature. |
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| Physical Description: | 56 pages ; 21 cm (octavo) |
| Place of Publication: | England -- London. |