The Universal Mercury V1 (1726)

By John Gay

Book Overview

The Universal Mercury V1 is a book written by John Gay, first published in 1726. It is a collection of essays, poems, and news articles that were originally published in Gay's literary magazine, The Universal Mercury. The book covers a wide range of topics, including politics, literature, science, and social issues of the time. The essays and articles are written in Gay's signature witty and satirical style, providing a unique insight into the cultural and political landscape of 18th century England. This book is a valuable resource for historians, literary scholars, and anyone interested in the intellectual and cultural history of England during this period.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: 1120041953
• ISBN13: 9781120041951
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"