Micro-Cosmography: Or A Piece Of The World Characterized, In Essays And Characters (1786)

By John Earle, L L Williams, Philip Bliss, et al.

Book Overview

Micro-Cosmography is a collection of essays and character sketches written by John Earle and originally published in 1628. The book provides a detailed and humorous description of various types of people and their behaviors, including politicians, lawyers, doctors, scholars, and more. Earle's writing style is witty and satirical, and he uses his observations to comment on society and human nature. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of life, such as marriage, friendship, and religion. Overall, Micro-Cosmography is a fascinating and entertaining glimpse into the social norms and customs of early 17th century England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437079520
• ISBN13: 9781437079524
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"