Memoirs of the Life of Peter Daniel Huet, Bishop of Avranches: Written by Himself; and translated from the original Latin, with copious notes, biographical and critical by John Aikin, M. D.

HUET (Pierre Daniel). AIKIN (John)

Published by London: Printed for Longmna Hurst Ress and Orme., 1810

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FIRST AND ONLY EDITION. 2 volumes. Large 8vo, 210 x 125 mms., pp. xxiv, [iv], 366, including half-title in volume 2, contemporary mottled calf, gilt border on covers, gilt spines (faded), red morocco labels; spines very slightly dried, but a very good set. The French scholar and philosopher Pierre Daniel Huet (1630 - 1721) was widely read in 18th century England, and his book Traité philosophique de la foiblesse de l'esprit humain (1723) was translated by E. Combe in 1725. This is a translation of Petri Danielis Huetii episcopi Abrincensis Demonstratio evangelica published in 1722. It was reviewed in th London Quarterly Review for 1810: "The translator has performed his part with sufficient accuracy and industry, as far as we have observed; and conveyed the meaning of the original in smooth and easy language." The Monthly Review noticed the book, giving a long precis of the life and work of Huet, concluding with this compliment to Aikin: "We are obliged to Dr. Aikin for giving these memoirs an English dress, and for adding to the value of his work by his notes, which convey much acceptable information.". Seller Inventory # 8772

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Title: Memoirs of the Life of Peter Daniel Huet, ...

Publisher: London: Printed for Longmna Hurst Ress and Orme.

Publication Date: 1810

Binding: Hardcover