Item Description: | "In 1773 he [Thomas Davies] audaciously published 'Miscellaneous and fugitive pieces' in two volumes, and advertised them as 'by the author of the Rambler.' Johnson's writings, which he had appropriated without authority, formed the bulk of this collection." - DNB. - Edited by Thomas Davies, and including works by Samuel Johnson. - English Short Title Catalog, T101912. - Reproduction of original from British Library. - Vol.1, 2 are undated; vol.3 is dated 1774, and bears the imprint: "Printed for T. Davies; and Carnan and Newbery |