The wits academy, or, The muses delight consisting of merry dialogues upon various occasions composed of mirth, wit, and eloquence, for a help to discourse to such as have had but small converse with the critical sort of people, which live in this censorious age : as also, divers sorts of letters upon several occasions both merry and jocose, helpful for the inexpert to imitate, and pleasant to those of better judgement, at their own leisure to peruse : with a perfect collection of all the newest and best songs, and catches, that are, and have been lately in request at court, and both the theatres.

Abstract

Reproduction of original in Bodleian Library. Epistle dedicatory signed: W.P. Caption title: A collection of the nevvest songs, and merry catches, which are now sung either at court or theatres. Begins new pagination. Table of all the songs [i.e. index] p. [1]-[10]