The British Essayists V9 is a book compiled by James Ferguson and published in 1819. The book is a collection of essays written by various British authors of the 18th century, including Joseph Addison, Richard Steele, Samuel Johnson, and Oliver Goldsmith. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including literature, politics, society, and culture. The book is divided into two parts. The first part includes prefaces that provide biographical, historical,...