Miscellanea Curiosa: Or Entertainments For The Ingenious Of Both Sexes (1734)

By Anonymous and Thomas Gent

Book Overview

Miscellanea Curiosa: Or Entertainments For The Ingenious Of Both Sexes is a book written by Thomas Gent and first published in 1734. The book is a collection of various essays, stories, poems, and other entertaining and informative pieces of literature that are designed to appeal to both men and women. The content of the book covers a wide range of topics, including history, science, literature, and philosophy. Some of the pieces are humorous and light-hearted, while others are more serious and thought-provoking. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different theme or topic. For example, there is a section on natural history that includes essays on birds, insects, and other animals. There is also a section on literature that includes reviews of books and plays, as well as original poems and stories. Throughout the book, Gent demonstrates his wit and intelligence, and his love of learning and knowledge. He also shows a deep appreciation for the arts and humanities, and encourages his readers to explore and appreciate the world around them. Overall, Miscellanea Curiosa: Or Entertainments For The Ingenious Of Both Sexes is a fascinating and entertaining book that provides a window into the intellectual and cultural world of 18th-century England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, literature, or philosophy.For The Months Of January, February, And March, 1734.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: 1165483343
• ISBN13: 9781165483341
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"