John Boswell — A Method of Study: Or, an Useful Library

London, For the Author, 1738 . First edition. Leather. The very scarce first edition of the first volume of John Boswell's detailed guide to obtaining knowledge and assembling an educational library. The first edition of this very scarce work. Two volumes of this work were published. Present here is volume I only. An unusual guide to reading and the formation of a 'useful library', featuring directions and recommended books for subjects including geography, chronology, history, classical learning and natural philosophy. ESTC T75157 Boswell"s method was to identify the principal knowledge required in each subject, recommend books and suggest the order in which they should be read, with the stated aim of assisting clergymen in their studies and encouraging young gentlemen to read. In a full calf binding, with rubbing to board perimeters. Lacking spine label. Front board detached but present. Rear joint head and tail starting, with board firmly held. Inscription to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .