Wicked Parts of the World; namely, Eng- A cursory glance at this work will be sufficient to show that De Foe could not have been the author. 46 A Spy upon the Conjuror; or, a Collection of surprising Stories; with Names, Places, and particular Circumstances relating to Mr Duncan Campbell, commonly known by the Name of the Deaf and Dumb Man; and the astonishing Penetration and Merit of his Productions. Written to my Lord. by a Lady, who, for more than twenty years past, has made it her business to observe all Transactions in the Life and Conversation of Mr Campbell. London: sold by Mr Campbell, at the Green-Hatch, Buckingham Court, Whitehall; and at Burton's Coffee House, Charing Cross. 1724. 8vo. pp. 259. In all the subsequent editions the name of Mrs Eliza Haywood, the novelist, appears on the title page, and there does not seem any reason for depriving her of the authorship of the work. 47 The Dumb Projector. Being a surprising Account of a Trip to Holland, made by Mr Duncan Campbell. With the Manner of his Reception and Behaviour there. As also the various and diverting Occurrences that happened on his Departure. London: printed for W. Ellis and others. 1725. 8vo. pp. 40. Price 6d. 48 The Friendly Dæmon; or, the Generous Apparition. Being a true Narrative of a miraculous Cure, newly performed upon that famous Deaf and Dumb Gentleman, Dr Duncan Campbell, by a familiar Spirit that appeared to him in a White Surplice, like a Cathedral Singing-Boy. London: printed and sold by J. Roberts, in Warwick lane. 1726. 51 52 Dissectio Mentis Humanæ; or, a Satyric Essay on Modern Critics, Stage and Epic Poets, Translators, Drolls, Ill-Repute, Burials, Great Guns and Gunpowder, Physicians, Sleep, Politicians, Patrons, Necessity, Philosophers, Prophets, Conjurors, Witches, Astrologers, Stars, Gypsies, Cunning Men, Physiognomy, Giants, Human Complexions, Fictitious Beings, Elves or Fairies, Apparitions, Men of Business, Wealth, Pride and Avarice, Virtue and Sense, Courage, Honour, Education, Conversation, Travail, a Vicious Taste, a City and Country Life, Flattery, Law, Custom and Reason, Free-Thinking, Religion, Priestcraft, Publick Justice, Learning and Learned Men, Curious Arts, Love and Friendship, Ambition, Truth, Greatness, and Life. London: printed for T. Warner, Life of Mrs Christian Davis, otherwise 1730. 8vo. pp. 100. Mother Ross. London. 1740. The idea that this is the production of De Foe has long since been abandoned by every person at all acquainted with the subject. LONDON: REPRINTED BY CHARLES REYNELL, LITTLE PULTENEY STREET; AND PUBLISHED BY J. CLEMENTS, AT 21 AND 22, IN THE SAME STREET. MDCCCXL. THE DUMB PHILOSOPHER, OR GREAT BRITAIN'S WONDER; CONTAINING: I. A FAITHFUL AND VERY SURPRISING ACCOUNT HOW DICKORY CRONKE, A TANNER'S SON, IN THE COUNTY OF CORNWALL, WAS BORN DUMB, AND CONTINUED SO FOR FIFTY-EIGHT YEARS; AND HOW, SOME DAYS BEFORE HE DIED, HE CAME TO HIS SPEECH WITH MEMOIRS OF HIS LIFE, AND THE MANNER OF HIS DEATH.-II. A DECLARATION OF HIS FAITH AND PRINCIPLES IN RELIGION; WITH A COLLECTION OF SELECT MEDITATIONS, COMPOSED IN HIS RETIREMENT.-III. HIS PROPHETICAL OBSERVATIONS UPON THE AFFAIRS OF EUROPE, MORE WHOLE EXTRACTED FROM HIS ORIGINAL PAPERS, AND CONFIRMED BY UNQUESTIONABLE AUTHORITY. THE TO WHICH IS ANNEXED HIS ELEGY, WRITTEN BY A YOUNG CORNISH GENTLEMAN, OF EXETER COLLEGE IN OXFORD: WITH AN EPITAPH BY ANOTHER HAND. "Non quis, sed quid." LONDON: PRINTFD FOR AND SOLD BY THOMAS BICKERTON, AT THE CROWN IN PATERNOSTER ROW. LONDON: REPRINTED BY CHARLES REYNELL, LITTLE PULTENEY STREET; AND PUBLISHED BY J. CLEMENTS, AT 21 AND 22, IN THE SAME STREET. MDCCCXL. PREFACE. THE formality of a preface to this little book might have been very well omitted, if it were not to gratify the curiosity of some inquisitive people, who, I foresee, will be apt to make objections against the reality of the narrative. Indeed, the public has too often been imposed upon by fictitious stories, and some of a very late date, so that I think myself obliged by the usual respect which is paid to candid and impartial readers, to acquaint them, by way of introduction, with what they are to expect, and what they may depend upon, and yet with this caution too, that it is an indication of ill nature or ill manners, if not both, to pry into a secret that's industriously concealed. However, that there may be nothing wanting on my part, I do hereby assure the reader, that the papers from whence the following sheets were extracted, are now in town, in the custody of a person of unquestionable reputation, who, I'll be bold to say, will not only be ready, but proud, to produce them upon a good occasion, and that I think is as much satisfaction as the nature of this case requires. As to the performance, it can signify little now to make an apology upon that account, any further than this, that if the reader pleases, he may take notice that what he has now before him was collected from a large bundle of papers, most of which were writ in short-hand, and very ill-digested. However, this may be relied upon, that though the language is something altered, and now and then a word thrown in to help the expression, yet strict care has been taken to speak the author's mind, and keep as close as possible to the meaning of the original. For the design, I think there's nothing need be said in vindication of that. Here's a dumb philosopher introduced to a wicked and degenerate generation, as a proper emblem of virtue and morality; and if the world could be persuaded to look upon him with candour and impartiality, and then to copy after him, the Editor has gained his end, and would think himself sufficiently recompensed for his present trouble. |