A tale of a tub. Written for the universal improvement of mankind. To which is added, An account of a battel, between the ancient and modern books in St. James' Library.Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745. Battle of the booksSwift, Jonathan, 1667-1745. Discourse concerning the mechanical operation of the spiritWotton, William, 1666-17271710"A full and true account of the battel" p. [243]-299, and "A discourse concerning the mechanical operation of the spirit," p. [301]-344, have individual title pages.Imperfect: plate opposite p. 133 wanting.The explanatory notes are by William Wotton.still image