The Dissertations of Maximus Tyrius

whose merits—however inadequately—I have at least gratefully already acknowledged to the public. Suffice it then to say that the superior taste and liberality of WILLIAM MEREDITH, as they first led my energies (such as they are) into the light, have also been the benevolent parents of the present production. To him, therefore, I dedicate this work; for it is his own. I well know that he will regard it with the eye of an indulgent father.