1771-72 Hermes, or, a Philosophical Inquiry Concerning Universal Grammer Three Treatises

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Early Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding

Two volumes of the enlightening works of James Harris.

'Hermes', published in 1771, the third edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece. 

ESTC citation number T146749.

This interesting volume explores many different aspects of language and grammar, from tenses, verbs, definities, and more. Whilst discussing language Harris approaches the subject from a philosophical point of view.

Including an index and one leaf of adverts to the rear. 

'Three Treatises', published in 1772, the third edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece.

ESTC citation number T146736.

Probing into the subjects of art, music, poetry, and happiness, these treatises during a period of enlightenment in England in the early Georgian era, pondering subjects that became increasingly important during this era.

'Hermes' is the author's best known work, but 'Three Treatises' was his first published work.

Including an index and one leaf of an errata.