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[PRATT, SAMUEL JACKSON.] Liberal Opinions, upon Animals, Man, and Providence. In which are introduced, Anecdotes of a Gentleman. . . By Courtney Melmoth [pseud.]. 6 volumes. Small 8vo, contemporary marbled boards with modern calf spines in period style with morocco lettering pieces; browning in inner corners at beginning and end of each volume from binding turn-ins, contents otherwise generally clean. London: G. Robinson and J. Bew, 1775-77
first edition of Pratt's digression-filled first novel, dealing with the frustrated efforts of the protagonist Benignus to do good, his corruption by London life, and disillusioned retreat into solitude.
