Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters

The able pen of John Earle, 17th century Bishop, offers this collection of essays and character sketches. Bishop Earle was a person very notable for his elegance in the Greek and Latin tongues; and being fellow of Merton college in Oxford, and having been proctor of the university, and some very witty and sharp discourses being published in print without his consent, though known to be his, he grew suddenly into a very general esteem with all men; being a man of great piety and devotion. Titles include: 'A Child'; 'A Young Raw Preacher'; 'A Grave Divine'; 'A Meer Dull Physician'; 'An Alderman'; and 'A Discontented Man'.