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Sketches of the history, genius, disposition, accomplishments, employments, customs and importance of the fair sex, in all parts of the world : interspersed with many singular and entertaining anecdotes / by a friend to the sex.

Curious thoughts on the history of man; chiefly abridged or selected from the celebrated works of Lord Kaimes, Lord Monboddo, Dr. Dunbar, and the immortal Montesquieu ... Designed to promote a spirit of enquiry in the British youth of both sexes ... / By the Rev. John Adams.

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Adams, John, 1750?-1814

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Sketches of the history, genius, disposition, accomplishments, employments, customs and importance of the fair sex, in all parts of the world : interspersed with many singular and entertaining anecdotes / by a friend to the sex.

Curious thoughts on the history of man; chiefly abridged or selected from the celebrated works of Lord Kaimes, Lord Monboddo, Dr. Dunbar, and the immortal Montesquieu ... Designed to promote a spirit of enquiry in the British youth of both sexes ... / By the Rev. John Adams.