Theatre of education V.3

First published in France in 1779. Misnumberings: v.2: 366 for 336, 37 for 379; v.3: 339 for 393. Publisher's advertisement on p. [1] at end of v.1. The frontispiece of v. 1 is engraved on copper by James Fittler. Vol.1: [2], 522, [2] p., [1] leaf of plates (front.); v.2: [2], 463, [1] p.; v.3: [2], 432 p.; v.4: [2], iv, [5]-408 p. Volume 4 "is intended solely for the education of the children of shop-keepers and mechanics".--Preface, p. ii. Contained in Vol.1. Hagar in the desart [sic] -- The beauty and the monster -- The phials -- The happy island -- The spoiled child -- The effects of curiosity -- The dangers of the world -- v.2. The blind woman of Spa -- The dove -- Cecilia -- The generous enemies -- The good mother -- The busy body -- v.3: The children's ball -- The traveller-- Vathek -- The false friends -- The judge -- v.4. The Queen of the Rose of Salency -- The milliner -- The linen draper -- The bookseller -- The truly wise man -- The portrait.