. Poetry of nature, : comprising, a selection of the most sublime and beautiful apostrophes, histories, songs, elegies, &c. from the works of the Caledonian bards. The typographical execution in a style entirely new, and decorated with the superb ornaments, of the celebrated Caslon. . er of pure Hcrolfm, exalted Sentimenty delicateJffeEiion, and marked Character, miijl he lovers of theGalic Poetry; and zvith thefe the Editor flatters herfelf if fJjedoes not afpire to the expeSla-ncy of Praife,f]:e zvill incurno greatdegree of cenfare, by prefenting it in a form at leafl Novelj and inafl
. Poetry of nature, : comprising, a selection of the most sublime and beautiful apostrophes, histories, songs, elegies, &c. from the works of the Caledonian bards. The typographical execution in a style entirely new, and decorated with the superb ornaments, of the celebrated Caslon. . er of pure Hcrolfm, exalted Sentimenty delicateJffeEiion, and marked Character, miijl he lovers of theGalic Poetry; and zvith thefe the Editor flatters herfelf if fJjedoes not afpire to the expeSla-ncy of Praife,f]:e zvill incurno greatdegree of cenfare, by prefenting it in a form at leafl Novelj and inaflile of Typographical Superiority as yet un at temped. Never fo happy as when an oppertunity prefents, to tejiify thefincerejl acknozvledgnunts of a grateful heart: the Editor cannotemit embracing theprefentj by intreating the numerous Suhfcribersto the pojihumous publications of the late Mr. Potter her Father,to accept (as the only pqffible return in her power, for fuch unpre-cented goodnefs) her earnefl wijioes, that they may he ever inpoffejfion of thofe exciuifttely delightful feelings zvhich animate thebofom of fenfihility ,whofe greatefi luxury is the participation of zvoesnot immediately its ozvn j and whofe fupreme pleafure is relievingthem. Januar/ 26th. 1789. CONTENTS. m p^ r\ ^^^J^-^ c^iid:
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