Solitude considered with Respect to its Influence upon the Mind and the Heart. Written originally in German by M. Zimmermann. Translated from the French of J. B. Mercier

Philadelphia: Printed for J. Crukshank, W. Young, T. Dobson, M. Carey, H. & P. Rice, B. Johnson and P. Hall, 1793. First American edition translated from Mercier's translation and abridgment of the 4 volume work by Zimmermann. 12mo. Contemporary sheep, maroon morocco gilt label. Joints and extremities rubbed, short cracks at top and bottom of joints, some browning of text, in a brown cloth open end case. First American edition translated from Mercier's translation and abridgment of the 4 volume work by Zimmermann. 12mo. A translation of "Uber die Einsamkeit" originally published in 1784 but also a selection, primarily from the last two volumes of the Swiss philosopher, writer and physician's four volume "Solitude." Zimmermann was physician to George III and attended Frederick the Great during his last illness. Shipton and Mooney 26528. From an advertisement S & M list a copy published in 1792? by Young (S & M 25072); Clarkin "Mathew Carey" 130