Brewster's Letters on Natural Magic Addressed to Sir Walter Scott

Published by J. and J. Harper, New York, 1833

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Brewster, Sir David. Letters on Natural Magic addressed to Sir Walter Scott, Bart. / Harper’s Stereotype Edition (New-York: J. & J. Harper, 1832). Title on paper-covered board cover differs somewhat, including the publication date, Harper’s Family Library / No. L. / Brewster’s Letters on Natural Magic addressed to Sir Walter Scott, with engravings. Complete in One Volume. New-York: J. & J. Harper, 82 Cliff-Street. / Stereotype Edition / 1833. Paper cover boards with spine stitched to front cover; 314 pp + [10] pp of advertising for various titles published by J. & J. Harper; illustrations; advertisements. Back cover lists the titles of 52+ volumes in Harper’s Family Library series, plus titles in several other series. Book measures 4 x 6.25 inches. Some foxing and penciled notations, including former owner’s name in a period hand. [20-353] Applying logic and science to the unknown, Brewster, in Chapter 1, gives his reason for the publication. “Man has in all ages sought for a sign from heaven, and yet he has been habitually blind to the millions of wonders with which he is surrounded. If the following pages should contribute to abate this deplorable indifference to all that is grand and sublime in the universe, and if they should inspire the reader with a portion of that enthusiasm of love and gratitude which can alone prepare the mind for its final triumph, the labours of the author will not have been wholly fruitless.”.…

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Title
Brewster's Letters on Natural Magic Addressed to Sir Walter Scott
Author
Sir David Brewster
Publisher
J. and J. Harper, New York
Publication year
1833
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Dimensions
16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall

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