Series: "the Spirit Of The Encyclopedia", Or Selection Of Articles, 5 Volumes In 12. Geneva 1771

"The Spirit of the Encyclopedia", or a selection of the most curious, the most agreeable, the most piquant, the most philosophical Articles of this great Dictionary; We have only focused on the pieces which can please universally, and provide all kinds of readers, and especially people of the world, with the material for an interesting reading. 5 Volumes in 12, full speckled sheepskin, smooth spines decorated with gilt irons, titles and volume numbers in red and black morocco, marbled guards, red edges. Printed in Geneva and can be found in Paris, at Briasson, Bookseller rue Saint-Jacques & Le Breton, first ordinary Printer to the King, rue de la Harpe; M. DCC. LXXI. (1771). A fine example of pedagogy and at the same time an invitation to consult the "Great Encyclopedia", the masterpiece of the "Age of Enlightenment", a clever and educational approach to awakening that is very pleasant to read...