Joe Miller's jests, or, The wits vade-mecum / Being a collection of the most brillant jests, the most excellent bons mots, and most pleasant short stories in the English language; many of them transcribed from the mouth of the facetious gentleman, whose name they bear. To which are added, choice collections of moral sentences, and of the most pointed and truly valuable epigrams in the British tongue; with the names of the authors to such as are known. Most humbly inscribed to those choice-spirits of the age, Mr. Colley Cibber, Mr. Orator Henley, and Job Baker, the kettle drummer.
| Other author | Mottley, John, 1692-1750 compiler. |
| Other author | Miller, Joe, 1684-1738. |
| Format | Microform |
| Edition | 8th ed., with large additions. |
| Publication Info | London : Printed for T. Read, ..., 1745. |
| Description | 2 unnumbered pages, 208 pages : portrait. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Library of English literature ; LEL 11623 Library of English literature ; LEL 11623. UNAUTHORIZED |
| General note | Pages 121 and 205 misnumbered 21 and 207 respectively. |
| General note | Compiled by Mottley, using the name of Joe Miller, from other books and from recollections of former conversations. cf. Dictionary of national biography. |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. Chicago, Ill. : Library Resources, inc., 1976. 1 microfiche : positive ; 8 x 13 cm. (Library of English literature ; LEL 11623) |
| Other title | Wits vade-mecum microform. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Microforms B300 | ULTRAFICHE LEL 11623 | ✔ Available |