188 - Sommer, C.

Sommer, C. *Curiöser Tractat, Der Schlesische Esel-Fresser genannt* (A Curious Treatise, called *The Silesian Donkey-Eater*), translated from the Latin by M. M. 46 pp. 15 x 9 cm. Modern half-linen binding. Dresden and Leipzig, Johann Christoph Mieth, 1701. VD18 10381015. Edelmann 966. - First edition. "Rare! A historical-philological, yet also amusing, study in 16 sections on the origin and meaning of the nickname 'Donkey-Eater' for the Silesians ... The author zealously defends his compatriots against all manner of bad traits attributed to them, such as foolishness, clumsiness, laziness, etc., and points out the great merits of the Silesians: thus, at the end, Opitz, Tscherning, and Gryphius are mentioned, as well as those who are the most famous today: Chr. Hofmann von Hofmannswaldau, Lohenstein, Mühlpfort, and other famous men" (Edelmann). - Leaf B 2 with corner damage (minor loss of text). Browned and with damp edges, faded mold spots in places. - Rare.