THE ENGLISH HUMOURISTS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY. A Series of Lectures, DELIVERED IN ENGLAND, SCOTLAND, AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. BY W. M. THACKERAY, Author of "Esmond," "Pendennis," "Vanity Fair," &c. LONDON: SMITH, ELDER, & CO. 65, CORNHILL. BOMBAY SMITH, TAYLOR, & CO. 1853. [The author of this work reserves to himself the right of authorising |