New Tea Table Miscellany: Or Bagatelles For The Amusement Of The Fair Sex (1750)

A New Tea Table Miscellany: Or Bagatelles For The Amusement Of The Fair Sex is a book written by E. Duncomb and published in 1750. The book is a collection of short stories, poems, and essays that were meant to entertain and educate women during their leisure time. The topics covered in the book range from fashion and beauty to morality and religion. The author intended for the book to be read aloud during tea parties, hence the title. The book is written in a conversational style, with the author addressing the reader directly and offering advice and opinions on various subjects. Overall, A New Tea Table Miscellany provides a glimpse into the cultural and social norms of the 18th century and offers insights into the lives of women during that time period.To Which Are Added, A Collection Of Conundrums, With Their Solutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.