The oeconomy of human life, complete, in two parts: 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 *******.

People / Organizations

• Joseph James ("printed for")
• Robert Dodsley (Author)

Imprint

Philadelphia: Printed for Joseph James, M.DCC.XC. [1790]

Added name

Hill, John, 1714?-1775. Chesterfield, Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of, 1694-1773. Hill, John, 1714?-1775. James, Joseph, 1754 or 5-1830, bookseller.

Publication year

1790

ESTC No.

W21365

Grub Street ID

331122

Description

xiv,[3],18-140p. ; 12⁰

Note

The first part is by Robert Dodsley, but sometimes attributed to P. D. Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield; the second is attributed to John Hill.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: A-C? D?? E? F?? G? H?? I?