Jonathan Swift (Dublin, 1667 - 1745, Dublin)

A tale of a tub. Written for the universal improvement of mankind. To which is added, An account of a battel between the antient and modern books in St. James's library. The eighth edition, with the author's apology, and explanatory notes, by W. Wttn, B.D., and others, 1733

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Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.