This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1781 Excerpt: ...replied the Butterfly, it well becomes you truly, to reproach me with my gallantries; when in fact I only copy the example which you yourself have set me. For, not to mention the satisfaction with which you admitted the kisses os the fragrant Zephyr, did I not fee you displaying your charms to the Bee, the Fly, the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1781 Excerpt: ...replied the Butterfly, it well becomes you truly, to reproach me with my gallantries; when in fact I only copy the example which you yourself have set me. For, not to mention the satisfaction with which you admitted the kisses os the fragrant Zephyr, did I not fee you displaying your charms to the Bee, the Fly, the Wasp, and, in short, encouraging and receiving the addresses of every buzzing insect that fluttered within your view? If you will be a coquette, you must expect..to sind me inconstant. FABLE XIL FABLE XL The Tortoise and the two Ducks. VANITY and idle curiosity are qualities which generally prove destructive to those who susfer themselves to be governed by them. A Tortoise A Tortoise, weary of passing her days in the fame obscure corner, conceived a wondersul inclination-to visit foreign countries. Two Ducks, whom the simple Tortoise acquainted with her intention, undertook to oblige her, upon the occasion. Accordingly they told her, . that is she would sallen her mouth to the middle of a pole, they would take the two ends, and transport her whithersoever she chose to be conveyed. The Tortoise approved of the expedient; and every thing being prepared, the Ducks began their flight with her. They had not travelled sar in-the air, when they were met by a Crow, who enquiring what they wee bearing along, they replied, the queen ot the Tortoises. The Tortoise, vain of the new and unmerited appellation, was going to confirm the title, when opening her mouth for that purpose, she let go her hold, and was dashed to pieces by her salk i The Cat and the old Rat. ACERTAIN Cat had made such unmercisul havock among the vermin of her neighbourhood, that not a single Rat or Mouse dared venture to appear abroad. Puss was soon convinced, that is affairs remained in..
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Poor. 6.5 x 4 x 1.25 inches 204 pp; 1762 edition, stated 3rd edition. Solid little book. Front cover detached, edge has prev owner tape along edge. Back hinge weak but intact. Leatherbound covers, moderate shelf wear and heavy wear on spine; spine corners show chipping and some cracks in leather along length. Inside front end paper has prev owner dedication, title page verso has a prev owner name dated 1779 in elegant script. Pages clean, normal age toning and and sun toning along foreedges. Very old faint watermark along back end paper gutter, a few faint soil marks scattered through text. Back end paper shows some foxing. Binding surprisingly tight, various engravings scattered throughout text.
