1802 HUGH BLAIR PHILOSOPHY RHETORIC BELLES LETTRES ISAIAH THOMAS IMPRINT 2 VOLS

Description: [029234] Blair, Hugh D.D. Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles Lettres. Boston, Mass.: Printed By I. Thomas and E.T. Andrews, 1802. Third American Edition. In two volumes: viii + 384 + 391 pages; useful index for both volumes at the Vol. II. Hugh Blair (1718 - 1800) Church of Scotland minister and literary critic; these Lectures "...benefited from Blair's comprehensive approach to his subject, which included discussions of the principles of taste and criticism, the rise and development of language, style, and various types of eloquence, both written and oral. Blair's book immediately became the new standard for the study of rhetoric and literary criticism, and was particularly popular and influential in the United States..." (Richard B. Sher in the ODNB) Previous owner name on title pages. Approx. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4" size; full polished leather bindings, gilt spine titles & ornaments. Some edge, tips wear and rubbing to the covers; spotting & foxing, paper darkened; one page edge torn away with loss of words; in good condition.

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