The Touch-Stone

The Touch-Stone is a collection of essays written by James Ralph and published in 1728. The essays cover a range of topics including history, politics, philosophy, and theology, all related to the popular pastimes and diversions of the time. Ralph's writing is both critical and informative, providing readers with a unique perspective on the cultural landscape of early 18th century England. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different topic such as theater, music, literature, and gambling. Throughout the essays, Ralph offers his opinions on the various diversions and their impact on society, often drawing on historical examples to support his arguments. The Touch-Stone is a fascinating glimpse into the world of leisure and entertainment in 18th century England, and remains a valuable resource for scholars and historians today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.