Xenophon; Edward Bysshe [trans.] — The Memorable Things of Socrates

London, T. Ilive, for G. Sawbridge, 1712 . Leather. The first edition of Edward Bysshe's very scarce translation of the 'Memorabilia' of Greek military leader, philosopher, and historian Xenophon. The very scarce first edition of this work to be translated by English writer Edward Bysshe.Illustrated with a frontispiece and one further plate. Collated, complete.Bysshe has here translated Xenophon's classic work 'Memorabilia', which offers anecdotal accounts and dialogues intended to defend Socrates against the charges that led to his trial, illustrating his moral teachings on virtue, self-control, piety and practical wisdom.ESTC T145657With the bookplate of Avancez to the front pastedown, and of Michael Cecil de Courcy Peele to the front free endpaper.The work emphasises Socrates's character and philosophical method. In a contemporary panelled calf binding. Renewed spine label to back strip. Small losses of calf to back strip head and tail. Front joint and rear joint head and tail starting, with boards tenderly held. Bookplates to front pastedown and front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type, but clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .