ISBN: 9780243565511 - Prospectus of the Port Folio, 1809, Vol. 1: A Monthly Miscellany (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This extensive book is a literary collection of essays on many topics, including science, philosophy, literature, and art. The author provides his reflections and observations on a range of topics and subjects designed to both entertain and inform, which collectively paint a rich picture of the intellectual landscape of the times. These reflections are characterized by the author's lively wit and a liberal spirit. Throughout the book, the author consistently emphasizes the importance of personal cultivation, the value of knowledge, and of developing one's intellectual capacity to the fullest extent. Moreover, the author reveals a deep appreciation for nature and the importance of living in harmony with one's surroundings, which reflects a developing awareness of the impact of the Industrial Revolution and the resulting pollution and environmental degradation taking place in England during the time period. This book will inarguably appeal to scholars and general readers with a curiosity in the trends and thought of the early 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…