Muse In Livery: Or The Footman's Miscellany (1732)

A Muse in Livery: Or The Footman's Miscellany is a book written by Robert Dodsley and published in 1732. The book is a collection of poems, essays, and stories that were written by footmen during the 18th century. The work is a unique insight into the lives of footmen during this time period, as it provides a glimpse into their culture, thoughts, and experiences. The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different type of content. The first section contains poems that were written by footmen, including works by John Hall, Thomas Chatterton, and others. The second section contains essays and stories that were written by footmen, including works by William Dodd and Samuel Johnson. The book also contains several illustrations, including a frontispiece depicting a footman in full livery. The illustrations provide a visual representation of the footman's role in society during this time period. Overall, A Muse in Livery: Or The Footman's Miscellany is a fascinating look at the lives of footmen during the 18th century. It provides a unique perspective on their culture and experiences, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of this time period.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.