The immortal mentor, or, Man's unerring guide to a healthy, wealthy, and happy life. In three parts / by Lewis Cornaro, Dr. Franklin, and Dr. Scott.

Philadelphia : Printed for the Rev. Mason L. Weems, by Francis and Robert Bailey, No. 116, High-Street, 1796.

2 unnumbered pages, iv, 321 pages, 1 unnumbered page ; 18 cm (12mo)

Compiled by Rev. M. L. Weems

"Recomendation by George Washington" mounted on fly-leaf. This was probably "an addition after the first issuance of the book".-- M. L. Weems. His works and ways. 1929. v. 1, p. 248

The part by Cornaro is a translation of the work originally published as Trattado de la vita sobria (Padova, 1558).--On this work, see Garrison-Morton, 1592

Copy 1 Supplier/Donor: Sotheby's (via Phelps) Note: Part of p. 265-6 cut away, without loss of text. Binding: Contemp. mottled sheep. Signature on t.p.: C.G. Troup?

Pt. 1. [Cornaro]: Man's unerring guide to a long and healthy life. The method of correcting a bad constitution. A letter from Sig. Lewis Cornaro to the Right Rev. Barbara, patriarch of Aquileia. Of the birth and death of man. Appendix: Golden rules of health, selected from Hippocrates, Plutarch, and several other eminent physicians and philosophers.--Pt. 2. [Franklin]: Introduction. The way to wealth. Advice to a young tradesman.--Pt. 3. [Scott]: A sure guide to happiness. On social love

Austin 1011

NLM (18th cent.) p. 228

Evans 30282

Austin, R.B. Early Amer. medical imprints, 1011

ESTC W19874

Evans, 30282

Parsons, W. Catholic Americana, 155