jects are yet too numerous for minute attention; and the aching hearts of ten thousand parents, mourning under the bitterest of all disappointments, attest the truth of the allegation. His quarrel therefore is with the mischief at large, and not with any particular instance of it. ARGUMENT OF THE FIRST BOOK. Historical deduction of seats, from the stool to the Sofa. -A Schoolboy's ramble-A walk in the countryThe scene described-Rural sounds as well as sights delightful-Another walk-Mistake concerning the charms of solitude corrected-Colonades commended -Alcove, and the view frow it-The wildernessThe grove-The thresher-The necessity and the benefits of exercise-The works of nature superior to, and in some instances inimitable by art-The wearisomeness of what is commonly called a life of pleasure -Change of scene sometimes expedient—A common described, and the character of crazy Kate introduced -Gipsies-The blessings of civilized life-That state most favourable to virtue-The South Sea islanders compassionated, but chiefly Omai—His present state of mind supposed-Civilized life friendly to virtue, but not great cities-Great cities, and London in particular, allowed their due praises, but censured_ Fete champetre-The book concludes with a reflection on the fatal effects of dissipation and effeminacy upon our public measures. |