THE ART OF MEMORY. A Treatise useful for all, especially such as are to speak in Publick
- early two-toned vellum, later gilt leather labeled spine
- London: J Darby for Andr. Bell, 1706
D'ASSIGNY (Marius): The ART OF MEMORY. A treatise useful for all, especially such as are to speak in Publick. London: J Darby for Andr. Bell, 1706. Engraved frontispiece of Minerva, Hercules and the three Graces, being watched over from above. 8vo, xvi 79pp + [1] advert; early two-toned vellum, later gilt leather labeled spine.
Third edition, corrected; originally published 1697, reprinted 1699 and 1712. Intended for young men to boost their powers of retention and secure clerical or state positions. A strong memory is prerequisite to wisdom and virtue. The final chapter deals with artificial or fantastical memory or remembrance.
Details
Title
THE ART OF MEMORY. A Treatise useful for all, especially such as are to speak in Publick
Author
D'ASSIGNY (Marius)
Binding
early two-toned vellum, later gilt leather labeled spine
Condition
Unknown
Publisher
J Darby for Andr. Bell: London
Date
1706
Edition
Third edition, corrected
Size
8vo
Pages
96pp