Translated from an Indian manuscript, written by an ancient Bramin. To which is prefixed an account of the manner in which the said manuscript was discovered. In a Letter from an English Gentleman now residing in China to the Earl of E***. London, Printed by T. Rickaby for S. and E. Harding, 1795. 8vo (18,7 x 11,6 cm). 116 p. + 3 p.de catálogo. Ilustrado con 49 grabados de Harding intercalados en texto. Contenido: Advertisement / Dedicatory / Introduction / Part I. Duties that Relate to MAN considered as an INDIVIDUAL: Consideration – Modesty – Application – Emulation – Prudence – Fortitude – Contentment – Temperance / Part II. Of the PASSIONS: Hope and Fear – Joy and Grief – Anger – Pity – Desire and Love / Part III. WOMAN / Part IV. Consanguinity, or Natural Relations: Husband – Father – Son – Brothers / Part V. Providence, or the accidental Differences of MEN: Wise and Ignorant – Rich and Poor – Masters and Servants – Magistrates and Subjects / Part VI. Social Duties: Benevolence – Justice – Charity – Gratitude – Sincerity / Part VII: Religion. // Hojas de guarda en papel de aguas. Encuadernación plena piel; tapas gofradas enmarcadas con filetes dorados, ornamentación dorada en lomo; roce en esquinas y en canto superior del lomo. Obra publicada por primera vez en 1751, esta edición de 1795 es la primera con los grabados de Harding.