The Coverley Papers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169273207)

The Coverley Papers is a collection of essays written by various authors, published in the early 18th century. The essays were originally published in a periodical called The Spectator, which was founded by Joseph Addison and Richard Steele. The essays are written in the form of letters from a fictional character named Sir Roger de Coverley, who is a wealthy landowner living in the English countryside. Sir Roger shares his thoughts and observations on various topics, including society, politics, religion, and culture. The essays offer a glimpse into life in 18th century England, and provide valuable insight into the social and cultural norms of the time. The Coverley Papers are considered to be a classic example of English literature, and are widely studied and analyzed in academic circles.When I hear the relations that are made from all parts of the world, not only from Norway and Lapland, from the East and West Indies, but from every particular nation in Europe, I cannot forbear thinking that there is such an intercourse and commerce with evil spirits, as that which we express by the name of witchcraft. But when I consider that the ignorant and credulous parts of the world abound most in these relations, and that the persons among us, who are supposed to engage in such an infernal commerce, are people of a weak understanding and crazed imagination, and at the same time reflect upon the many impostures and delusions of this nature that have been detected in all ages, I endeavour to suspend my belief till I hear more certain accounts than any which have yet come to my knowledge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Various
ISBN-10: 1169273203
ISBN-13: 9781169273207
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 170
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d