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The art of contentment

Richard Allestree (Author), Dorothy Coventry Pakington (Attributed name), Richard Sterne (Attributed name), John Fell (Attributed name), Humphrey Henchman (Attributed name), Sheldonian Theatre (Bookseller), University of Oxford (Publisher)
Print Book, English, 1677
At the Theater in Oxford, [Oxford], 1677
Early works
[8], 214, [2] pages, [1] leaf of plates : illustration (engraving) ; 19 cm (8vo)
11840956
Of the necessary Connexion between Happiness and Contentment
Of Gods Absolute Soveraignty
Of Gods Unlimited Bounty
Of teh Surplusage of our Enjoiments above our Sufferings
Of our Demerit towards God
Of Gods general Providence
Of the Advantage of Afflictions
Of our Misfortunes compar'd with other mens
Of particular aids for the gaining Contentment
Of Resignation
The Close
Richard Allestree is generally believed to be the author. Consult Halkett, S. Dictionary of anonymous and pseudonymous publications in the English language
Sometimes also attributed to Dorothy Pakington, Richard Sterne, John Fell, or Humphrey Henchman and others. See English short title catalogue
Originally published in 1675
Signatures: pi⁴ A-2D⁴
Engraved vignette (Sheldonian Theatre) on title page; head-piece; initial