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Joseph Baretti

 

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Joseph Baretti : Account of the Manners and Customs of Italy

'We are reading Barretti's other book, & find him dreadfully abusive of poor Mr Sharpe.'

Century: 1800-1849     Reader/Listener/Group: Jane Austen      Print: Book

  

Joseph Baretti : Account of the Manners and Customs of Italy; with Observations on the Mistakes of some Travellers, with Regard to that Country

'He praised Signor Baretti. "His account of Italy is a very entertaining book; and, Sir, I know no man who carries his head higher in conversation than Baretti. There are strong powers in his mind. He has not, indeed, many hooks; but with what hooks he has, he grapples very forcibly".'

Century: 1700-1799     Reader/Listener/Group: Samuel Johnson      Print: Book

 

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