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Selected English essays; | William Peacock

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

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Selected English essays; | William Peacock

“Let a man beware how he keepeth company with choleric and quarrelsome persons; for they will engage him into their own quarrels.”

Good advice from Sir Francis Bacon, from his essay, "Of Travel", from this 1935 edition of a collection of English essays, originally compiled in 1903.
I bought it today on a visit to a National Trust property, where some pretty spring crocuses were blooming amongst last autumn's fallen leaves, dipped into it, and ?

Bookwomble ... it's likely I'll keep dipping!
Most of the essays are only a few pages, the exception being a 50 page essay by Thomas de Quincy with the glorious title, "On Murder considered as One of the Fine Arts"! ?️ 2d

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