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The Coverley Papers

The Coverley Papers

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ISBN10: 1162691735
ISBN13: 9781162691732
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.36 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Coverley Papers is a collection of essays written by various authors, first published in the early 18th century. The essays are presented as a series of letters written by Sir Roger de Coverley, a fictional character who represents the ideal English country gentleman. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including politics, religion, society, and culture. They offer a glimpse into the daily life and values of the English upper class during the early 1700s. The authors use humor and satire to critique various aspects of English society and to offer commentary on the issues of the day. The Coverley Papers is considered a classic of English literature and is often studied for its historical and cultural significance.When I hear the relations that are made from all parts of the world, not only from Norway and Lapland, from the East and West Indies, but from every particular nation in Europe, I cannot forbear thinking that there is such an intercourse and commerce with evil spirits, as that which we express by the name of witchcraft. But when I consider that the ignorant and credulous parts of the world abound most in these relations, and that the persons among us, who are supposed to engage in such an infernal commerce, are people of a weak understanding and crazed imagination, and at the same time reflect upon the many impostures and delusions of this nature that have been detected in all ages, I endeavour to suspend my belief till I hear more certain accounts than any which have yet come to my knowledge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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