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Letter from James Beattie [to His Publisher].
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Author: James BeattieAn Account of the Life and Writings of James Beattie; Including Many of His Original Letters Volume 2
Author: Sir William ForbesPublisher: Theclassics.Us
ISBN: 9781230422053
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Languages : en
Pages : 72
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1807 edition. Excerpt: ... conding my views, would, in my judgment, be to presume too far upon their generosity, and my own merit. The Archbishop approves highly of these sentiments. "Your resolution (says he) "to employ your time and endeavours to pro"mote the cause of truth, and your content to "remain in Scotland with your present provi"sions, is worthy of you; * * * and though your "entry into our church would have been a hap"py acquisition to it, yet I cannot but applaud "your determination." At the time when Dr Beattie went to London, in the year 1773, and when it was very uncertain whether he might ever receive any substantial mark of his Majesty's royal approbation, his friends in London, seeing how much he and his family stood in need of some farther emolument, than what merely arose from his professorship, projected a scheme of publishing there, by subscription, an edition of his " Essay on Truth," by which, it was hoped, a considerable sum might be raised. It was by no means intended to advertise it publicly; but merely to conduct it privately, by means of a few of his particular friends, Lady Mayne, Mrs Montagu, Dr Porteus, and a few others, whose extensive circle of acquaintance might give them an opportunity of procuring a large number of subscriptions. A mode this, which, it was thought, could neither be construed into indelicacy towards him, nor the public. The book did not make its appearance until the year 1776, as I shall have occasion to mention hereafter. But as the matter of the subscription became pretty generally known, and had been differently thought of by some of his friends, the inclosed letter to Lady Mayne* sets the matter in its proper point of view. LETTER LXXXIf. DR BEATTIE TO LADY MAYNE. Aberdeen, 2d January, 1774. "Of my worthy...
The Letters Of James Beattie
Author: James BeattieLetter from James Beattie to His Brother David Beattie
Author: James BeattieThe Letters of James Beattie, LL. D, Vol. 1
Author: James BeattiePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781330060124
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 385
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Excerpt from The Letters of James Beattie, LL. D, Vol. 1: Chronologically Arranged From Sir W. Forbes's Collection I had intended to have written a long letter on the occasion of my reading "Clarissa;" and I actually had begun one in a very methodical manner; but happening to read the postscript afterwards, I was surprised to find the very subject touched upon there, which I had proposed to treat of in my intended letter. I, therefore, changed my first resolution, judging it unnecessary to trouble you with reading in my words what you find much better expressed in that postscript. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Letter from James Beattie to the Duchess of Gordon
Author: James BeattieAn Account of the Life and Writings of James Beattie, Including Many of His Original Letters
Author: William ForbesPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781330239674
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 563
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Excerpt from An Account of the Life and Writings of James Beattie, Including Many of His Original Letters Mr Mason prefaces his excellent and entertaining Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Gray, with an observation, more remarkable for its truth than novelty, that "the lives of men of letters seldom abound with incidents. A reader of sense and taste, therefore," continues he, "never expects to find, in the memoirs of a philosopher or poet, the same species of entertainment or information which he would receive from those of a statesman or general. He expects, however, to be either in formed or entertained. Nor will he be disappointed, did the writer take care to dwell principally on such topics as characterize the man, and distinguish that peculiar part which he acted in the varied drama of society." Keeping in view this rule of Mr Mason's, it is my purpose to give to the world some account of the late Dr Beattie; a man, whose life, if it docs not afford many striking incidents, yet furnishes no useful lesson, and no mean incentive, to men of genius, how obscure soever their origin may be, or unpromising their early prospects; as it shews the degree of celebrity and independence at which they may reasonably hope to arrive, by die exertion of those talents which they inherit from Nature, and a virtuous conduct in the society in which Providence has placed them. Before I enter, however, on this undertaking, I deem it necessary to offer some apology for my attempting it at all. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Letters of James Beattie, LL. D, Vol. 1
Author: James BeattiePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781527947733
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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Excerpt from The Letters of James Beattie, LL. D, Vol. 1: Chronologically Arranged From Sir W. Forbes's Collection The author shows great knowledge of mankind, and of human nature. He possesses an inexhaus tible fund of original sentiment, a happy talent at some kinds of description, particularly conversation pieces; he delineates some characters with ma sterly and distinguishing strokes; he seems to be well acquainted with the human heart, and with the particular emotions that arise in it on particu lar occasions. The fervour wherewith he recom mends religion and virtue, intimates that he is truly in earnest, and that his heart goes along with his pen. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Letter from James Beattie to I. H. Browne
Author: James BeattieAn Account of the Life and Writings of James Beattie
Author: Sir William ForbesPublisher:
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Category : Authors, Scottish
Languages : en
Pages : 416
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