THE

LITERATURE AND LITERATI

OF BATH:

An Essay, read at the Literary Club,

NOVEMBER 13, 1852.

BY G. MONKLAND, ESQ.,

"Let us now praise famous men-wise and eloquent in their instructions-such as found out musical tunes and recited verses in writing. All these were honoured in their generations, and were the glory of their times."-Ecclesiasticus.

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TO OUR PRESIDENT,

JAMES HEYWOOD MARKLAND, ESQ.,

D.C.L., F.R S., F.S.A.,

AND

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WHEN IT IS KNOWN THAT,

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