"The oeconomy of human life; translated from an Indian manuscript written by an ancient Bramin."
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Creator
Dodsley, Robert
Title
"The oeconomy of human life; translated from an Indian manuscript written by an ancient Bramin."
Description
This book, first published in 1751, is a collection of essays "moral precepts" of ancient writers. This book was a best seller throughout the eighteenth century, and Elizabeth previously recommended it to her nieces in 1783. She may even have read it herself as a young woman.
Date
1816-01-01
Source
https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008682528
Contributor
Snyder, Samantha
Bibliographic Citation
Robert Dodsley, The economy of human life: Translated from an Indian manuscript, (Poughkeepsie, NY: P. Potter, 1816)
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| Title | Alternate label | Class |
|---|---|---|
 Elizabeth Willing Powel to Sarah Waln, 19 June 1816 |