The Edinburgh Review, or Critical Journal for Oct.1813jan. 1814 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1814 Excerpt: ... which offer, as an equivalent for scantiness of proof, and levity 6f judgment, the rank and pretensions of the author. But if he is content that his book shall be placed upon the shelf with the numerous memoirs by which the character and intrigues of the court of France have been handed down to posterity, rather demanding examination than requiring implicit belief; and if his portfolio contains as rich a collection of anecdotes relating to the present dynasty, as it does of the last, his efforts, we make no doubt, will be sufficiently repaid by the curiosity and attention of the Public. Let him continue his useful and agreeable labours; and let him console himself for this degradation of his literary rank, by the timely application of the Satirist's judicious remark-- Tel brille an second rang, qui s'eclipse au premier. Art. III. An Appeal to the Allies, and the English Nation, in behalf of Poland. 8vo. pp.66. Harding, London. 1814. i'he publication of this tract gives us an opportunity, of which--we are very anxious to take advantage, of calling the attention of our readers to the important subject of Poland. Were this merely a topic of party politics, involving matters of a transient interest, we should allow it to pass with the other themes of the day, and leave it to the care of those who in their various walks drive a traffic of political discussion. It is precisely because the subject is not at all likely to suit their purposes that we wish to canvass it. We fear it will be found to present no facilities for party attacks, or for mutual recriminations among public men. Those who exhaust the whole force of a very limited talent in abuse of the enemy, in all probability will turn away from an inquiry that leads them to contemplate public crimes committ...