The Life of David Hume: Written by Himself (Classic Reprint)
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- Condition
- Original Language
- English
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- America
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Intended Audience
- Adults
- Personalize
- No
- Inscribed
- No
- Ex Libris
- No
- Personalized
- No
- Signed
- No
- Type
- textbook
- ISBN
- 9781330887400
- Book Title
- Life of David Hume : Written by Himself (Classic Reprint)
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- General
- Item Weight
- 13.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 284 Pages
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Publisher
Forgotten Books
ISBN-10
1330887409
ISBN-13
9781330887400
eBay Product ID (ePID)
219942928
Product Key Features
Book Title
Life of David Hume : Written by Himself (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages
284 Pages
Language
English
Topic
General
Publication Year
2015
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
13.5 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
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Excerpt from The Life of David Hume: Written by Himself However brief the account which a man of commanding genius or talent may be disposed to give of himself, it can scarcely fail of possessing a portion of the characteristic handling which forms the principal charm of Autobiography. The well-known sketch by the celebrated David Hume, entitled "My own Life," is an instance of this truth; for although it exhibits no pouring out of the mind in the egotistical style of unreserve, which is not without its attraction from men of a fervid and imaginative character, it is singularly indicative of the philosophic bearing and calm temperament of the distinguished author. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works., Excerpt from The Life of David Hume: Written by Himself My very slender fortune, however, being unsuit able to this plan of life, and my health being a little broken by my ardent application, Iwas tempted, or rather forced, to make a very feeble trial for enter ing into a more active scene of life. In 1734, I went to Bristol, with recommendations to eminent mer chants; but in a few months found that scene totally unsuitable to me. I went over to France with a view of prosecuting my studies in a country retreat; and there I laid that plan of life which I have steadily and successfully pursued. I resolved to make a very rigid frugality supply my deficiency of fortune, to maintain unimpaired my independency, and to regard every object as contemptible, except the improvement of my talents in literature. During my retreat in France, first at Rheims, but chiey at La Fleche, in Anjou, I composed my Treatise of Human Nature. After passing three years very agreeably in that country, I came over to London, in 1737. In the end of 1738, I published my treatise, and immediately went down to my mother and my brother, who lived at his country-house, and was employing himself very judiciously and success fully in the improvement of his fortune. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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