Reflections on conversation , more particularly that of gentlemen, or men of parts. Wherein are consider'd what observations in reading are proper, and in what Manner they are to be introduc'd into Conversation, so as to be useful and agreeable; and on the other Hand, those Affectations which render it trifling and disagreeable, are carefully pointed out. The whole interspers'd with critical observations on writers, and how they may be read to the greatest advantage.

Date:

MDCCLI. [1751]