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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. 1808 edition. Vol 1. 8th Edition. Pages in good condition. Some light tanning and marking due to age. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> But it is not amidst tumultuous ‘oys and noisy pleasures in the chimeras of am ‘tion or the illusions of selfolove; in the ladul ence of feel ing or the gratification of desire t t men must expect to feel the charms of those mutual ties which link them so firmly to societ It is not in such enjoyments that men can fee the dignity of those dunes the performance of which nature has rendered productive of so many pleasures or hope to taste that true felicity which results from an independent mind and a contented heart: a felicity seldom sought after only because it is so little nown but which every individual may find within his own bosom. Who alas does not con. Stantly experience the necessity of entering into that sacred asylum to search for consolation under the real or imaginary misfortunes of life or to alleviate indeed more frequently the fatigue of its painful pleasures Yes all men from the merce nary trader who sinks under the anxiety of his daily task to the proud statesman intoxicated by the incense of popular applause experience the desire of terminating their arduous career. Every bosom feels an anxiety for repose and fondly wishes to Steal from the vortex of a busy and perturbed life to enjoy the tranquillity of Solitude. (LL)