A good husband and a good wife layd open in a sermon, preached by Mr Thomas Taylor ... ; and published by Iohn Sedguuicke. (1625)

Human relationships intrigued and baffled thinkers and writers well before the postmodern age of psychology and self-help. Now readers can access the insights and intricacies of Anglo-Saxon interactions in sex and love, marriage and politics, and the truth that lies somewhere in between action and thought. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ The pleasures of matrimony intermix'd with variety of merry and delightful stories. Containing the charms and contentments of wooing and wedlock, in all its enjoyments, recreations, and divertisements. Anon. [Edition statement:] The fifth edition. With final advertisement leaves. Page 186 misnumbered 184. Imperfect; print faded, pages cropped, affecting signatures; pp. 1, 9-16 and 155-158, and all but first advertisement leaf are lacking. [8], 184 [i.e. 186], [2]+ p. London : printed for H. Rhodes, at the Star, the corner of Bride-lane, Fleetstreet, Wing (2nd ed.) / P2566 English Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library ++++ This book represents an authentic reproduction of the text as printed by the original publisher. While we have attempted to accurately maintain the integrity of the original work, there are sometimes problems with the original work or the micro-film from which the books were digitized. This can result in errors in reproduction. Possible imperfections include missing and blurred pages, poor pictures, markings and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.