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An oration by Mr. Peter Burman against the studies of humanity. Shewing, that, the learned languages, history, eloquence and critick, are not only useless, but also dangerous to the studies of law, physick, philosophy, and above all of divinity; to which last poetry is a special help.

Title
An oration by Mr. Peter Burman against the studies of humanity. Shewing, that, the learned languages, history, eloquence and critick, are not only useless, but also dangerous to the studies of law, physick, philosophy, and above all of divinity; to which last poetry is a special help. Tr. into English, and the original annext.
Author
Burman, Pieter, 1668-1741.
Publication
London, Printed for J. W. and sold by J. Roberts, 1721.

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Description
2 p.l., 91 p.; 15 cm.
Subject
Language (note)
  • English and Latin on opposite pages.
Call Number
SSX (Burmannus, P. Oration against the Studies of Humanity)
LCCN
e 10002537
OCLC
11696832
Author
Burman, Pieter, 1668-1741.
Title
An oration by Mr. Peter Burman against the studies of humanity. Shewing, that, the learned languages, history, eloquence and critick, are not only useless, but also dangerous to the studies of law, physick, philosophy, and above all of divinity; to which last poetry is a special help. Tr. into English, and the original annext.
Imprint
London, Printed for J. W. and sold by J. Roberts, 1721.
Language
English and Latin on opposite pages.
Research Call Number
SSX (Burmannus, P. Oration against the Studies of Humanity)
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