Commonplace book, [circa 1800].

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Commonplace book, [circa 1800].

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Manuscript volume containing numerous excerpts from devotional, moral and inspirational works by various eighteenth-century authors, including Hester Chapone, William Wilberforce, James Beattie, and Soame Jenyns. The extracts are grouped under headings, including "Self-Government," "Friendship,' "Fortitude of Spirit," and "Affliction."

1 v. (175 p.) ; 21 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8027119

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Jenyns, Soame, 1704-1787

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Soame Jenyns is best known for his Free enquiry into the nature and origin of evil (1757) which received savage treatment by Samuel Johnson in his review published in the Literary magazine. Jenyns was widely admired, however, for his easy prose style. From the description of Memorandum of agreement with James Dodsley, 1782 February and May 25. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 34072986 Epithet: of Add MS 38306 British Library Archives...

Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833

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British politician, philanthropist and leader of the movement to abolish slavery. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to [Samuel] Bayard, Esq., [1795]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 603596632 William Wilberforce, British politician and philanthropist, was born in Hull, Yorkshire. In 1780 he entered The House of Commons and acquired a reputation for radicalism. Wilberforce is most known for his opposition to slavery and the slave trade. In 1787 he for...

Beattie, James, 1735-1803

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James Beattie was Professor of Moral Philosophy at Marischal College, Aberdeen, Scotland. From the description of Notes on James Beattie's lectures, 1766-1767. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58659044 Scottish poet. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Aberdeen, to Dr. Lettsom, 1779 Oct. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270621921 From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to the Reverend Mr. Calde...

Chapone, Mrs. (Hester), 1727-1801

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