The Authentic History of Isaac Jenkins, His Wife, and Their Three Children; with an Agreeable and Happy Sequel, shewing the good effects of their worthy friend Mr. Langford's admonitions

by Thomas Beddoes

$75 · Offered by Lorne Bair Rare Books · No longer available

Cambridge: Printed for the Trustees of the Publishing Fund, by Hilliard and Metcalf, 1822. First American Edition. 12mo 17.5cm. ; removed; 40pp. Very Good and fresh overall. Tale by the English physician promoting temperance, the eponymous Jenkins finally discovering too sensibly the difference between beggary with drunkenness and discontent, and plenty with sobriety and a light, cheerful heart

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