The beauties of biography

A selection of the lives of eminent men, carefully digested from correct and approved publications. Amongst which are the lives of Peter Abelard, Joseph Addison, Alfred the Great, Aechylus, Mark Aikenside, Ali Bey, Dr. Amory, Br. Atterbury, Dr. Arbuthnot, Ashmole, Sir George Ascue, etc. And many more eminent for their abilities, as statesmen, warriors, poets, philosophers, etc.

The whole forming a pleasing assemblage of entertainment and instruction; illustrated with several heads, engraved by eminent artists