Characteristic Anecdotes of men of Learning and Genius

Characteristic anecdotes of men of learning and genius natives of Great Britain and Ireland, during the last three centuries. Indicative of their manners, opinions, habits, and peculiarities, interspersed with reflections, and historical and literary illustrations. This book, "Characteristic anecdotes of men of learning and genius", by John Watkins, is a replication of a book originally published before 1808. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible.