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THE SOFA.

ARGUMENT OF THE FIRST BOOK.

Historical deduction of seats from the Stool to the Sofa -A Schoolboy's ramble-A walk in the countryThe scene described-Rural sounds as well as sights delightful-Another walk-Mistake concerning the charms of solitude corrected-Collonades commended-Alcove, and the view from it-The wilderness -The grove-The thresher-The necessity and benefit of exercise-The works of nature superiour to, and in some instances inimitable by, art-The wea risomeness of what is commonly called a life of pleasure-Change of scene sometimes expedient-A common described, and the character of crazy Kate introduced-Gipsies-The blessings of civilized lifeThat state most favourable to virtue-The South Sea islanders compassionated, but chiefly Omai-Hi present state of mind supposed-Civilized life friendly to virtue, but not great cities-Great cities, and London in particular, allowed their due praise, but censured-Fête Champêtre-The book concludes with a reflection on the fatal effects of dissipation and effeminacy upon our public measures. .

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