The whole duty of man, laid down in a plain and familiar way for the use of all, but especially the meanest reader. Divided into XVII chapters; one whereof being read every Lord's day, the whole may be read over thrice in the year. Necessary for all families. With privat devotions for several occasions

People / Organizations

• Richard Allestree (Author)

Imprint

London : printed by R. Norton for George Pawlet, at the sign of the Bible in Chancery-Lane, near Fleetstreet, 1688.

Added name

Fell, John, 1625-1686.; Henchman, Humphrey, 1592-1675.; Pakington, Dorothy Coventry, Lady, -1679.; Sterne, Richard, 1596?-1683.

Publication year

1688

ESTC No.

R172148

Grub Street ID

66117

Description

[24], 372 p., [2] leaves of plate ; 8°.

Note

Commonly attributed to Richard Allestree. Cf. DNB

Also variously ascribed to Lady Dorothy Pakington, Richard Sterne, John Fell, Hunphrey Henchman, and others. Cf. DNB

Includes preface

Includes "Address to the Bookseller" signed H. Hammond

Advertisement at end of preface: "For more particular Concernments, see The Causes of the Decay of Christian Piety, and The Gentleman's Calling. Each written by the author of this book."; Contains engraved frontispiece and additional title page (plates).