Lilliputian Magazine; Or, the Young Gentleman and Lady's Golden Library

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Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. In most of our modern books, a preface has been introduced in conformity to custom; but here 'twill be found necessary to explain the work.<br><br>The authors concerned in this little book have planned out a method of education, very different from what has hitherto been offered to the publick; and more agreeable, and better adapted to the tender capacities of children than any thing I have seen. The extream novelty of their design, the diminutive size, and the dress in which it appears, may, perhaps, make some people look on it with an eye of contempt; but, I think, merit in every garb should be countenanced, and wisdom be cherished in whatever form it may present itself. Had nobody deviated from the beaten path, we mould have had no improvements in the sciences, nor even in the common business of life; and have enjoyed our forefathers ignorance and bigotry, without their simplicity and innocence.