The History of the Adventures of Joseph Andrews and his Friend, Mr. Abraham Abrams

JOSEPH ANDREWS

VOL. I.

CONTENTS.

BOOK I. Of writing lives in general, and particularly of Pamela, with a word by the bye of Colley Cibber and others
 * INTRODUCTION.
 * PREFACE.
 * CHAPTER I.

Of Mr Joseph Andrews, his birth, parentage, education, and great endowments, with a word or two concerning ancestors
 * CHAPTER II.

Of Mr Abraham Adams the curate, Mrs Slipslop the chambermaid, and others
 * CHAPTER III.

What happened after their journey to London
 * CHAPTER IV.

The death of Sir Thomas Booby, with the affectionate and mournful behaviour of his widow, and the great purity of Joseph Andrews
 * CHAPTER V.

How Joseph Andrews writ a letter to his sister Pamela
 * CHAPTER VI.

Sayings of wise men. A dialogue between the lady and her maid; and a panegyric, or rather satire, on the passion of love, in the sublime style
 * CHAPTER VII.

In which, after some very fine writing, the history goes on, and relates the interview between the lady and Joseph; where the latter hath set an example which we despair of seeing followed by his sex in this vicious age
 * CHAPTER VIII.

What passed between the lady and Mrs Slipslop; in which we prophesy there are some strokes which every one will not truly comprehend at the first reading
 * CHAPTER IX.

Joseph writes another letter; his transactions with Mr Peter Pounce, &c., with his departure from Lady Booby
 * CHAPTER X.

Of several new matters not expected
 * CHAPTER XI.

Containing many surprizing adventures which Joseph Andrews met with on the road, scarce credible to those who have never travelled in a stage-coach
 * CHAPTER XII.

What happened to Joseph during his sickness at the inn, with the curious discourse between him and Mr Barnabas, the parson of the parish
 * CHAPTER XIII.

Being very full of adventures which succeeded each other at the inn
 * CHAPTER XIV.

Showing how Mrs Tow-wouse was a little mollified; and how officious Mr Barnabas and the surgeon were to prosecute the thief: with a dissertation accounting for their zeal, and that of many other persons not mentioned in this history
 * CHAPTER XV.

The escape of the thief. Mr Adams's disappointment. The arrival of two very extraordinary personages, and the introduction of parson Adams to parson Barnabas
 * CHAPTER XVI.

A pleasant discourse between the two parsons and the bookseller, which was broke off by an unlucky accident happening in the inn, which produced a dialogue between Mrs Tow-wouse and her maid of no gentle kind.
 * CHAPTER XVII.

The history of Betty the chambermaid, and an account of what occasioned the violent scene in the preceding chapter
 * CHAPTER XVIII.

BOOK II. Of Divisions in Authors
 * CHAPTER I.

A surprizing instance of Mr Adams's short memory, with the unfortunate consequences which it brought on Joseph
 * CHAPTER II.

The opinion of two lawyers concerning the same gentleman, with Mr Adams's inquiry into the religion of his host
 * CHAPTER III.

The history of Leonora, or the unfortunate jilt
 * CHAPTER IV.

A dreadful quarrel which happened at the inn where the company dined, with its bloody consequences to Mr Adams
 * CHAPTER V.

Conclusion of the unfortunate jilt
 * CHAPTER VI.

A very short chapter, in which parson Adams went a great way
 * CHAPTER VII.

A notable dissertation by Mr Abraham Adams; wherein that gentleman appears in a political light
 * CHAPTER VIII.

In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse
 * CHAPTER IX.

Giving an account of the strange catastrophe of the preceding adventure, which drew poor Adams into fresh calamities; and who the woman was who owed the preservation of her chastity to his victorious arm
 * CHAPTER X.

What happened to them while before the justice. A chapter very full of learning
 * CHAPTER XI.

A very delightful adventure, as well to the persons concerned as to the good-natured reader
 * CHAPTER XII.

A dissertation concerning high people and low people, with Mrs Slipslop's departure in no very good temper of mind, and the evil plight in which she left Adams and his company
 * CHAPTER XIII.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

PORTRAIT OF FIELDING, FROM BUST IN THE SHIRE HALL, TAUNTON

"JOSEPH, I AM SORRY TO HEAR SUCH COMPLAINTS AGAINST YOU"

THE HOSTLER PRESENTED HIM A BILL

JOSEPH THANKED HER ON HIS KNEES

THE HISTORY OF THE ADVENTURES OF JOSEPH ANDREWS AND HIS FRIEND MR ABRAHAM ADAMS

VOL. II.

CONTENTS

BOOK II.--continued. An interview between parson Adams and parson Trulliber._
 * CHAPTER XIV.

An adventure, the consequence of a new instance which parson Adams gave of his forgetfulness.
 * CHAPTER XV.

A very curious adventure, in which Mr Adams gave a much greater instance of the honest simplicity of his heart, than of his experience in the ways of this world.
 * CHAPTER XVI.

A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and his host, which, by the disagreement in their opinions, seemed to threaten an unlucky catastrophe, had it not been timely prevented by the return of the lovers.
 * CHAPTER XVII.

BOOK III. Matter prefatory in praise of biography.
 * CHAPTER I.

A night scene, wherein several wonderful adventures befel Adams and his fellow-travellers._
 * CHAPTER II.

In which the gentleman relates the history of his life.
 * CHAPTER III.

A description of Mr Wilson's way of living. The tragical adventure of the dog, and other grave matters.
 * CHAPTER IV.

A disputation on schools held on the road between Mr Abraham Adams and Joseph; and a discovery not unwelcome to them both.
 * CHAPTER V.

Moral reflections by Joseph Andrews; with the hunting adventure, and parson Adams's miraculous escape.
 * CHAPTER VI.

A scene of roasting, very nicely adapted to the present taste and times.
 * CHAPTER VII.

Which some readers will think too short and others too long.
 * CHAPTER VII.

Containing as surprizing and bloody adventures as can be found in this or perhaps any other authentic history.
 * CHAPTER IX.

A discourse between the poet and the player; of no other use in this history but to divert the reader.
 * CHAPTER X.

Containing the exhortations of parson Adams to his friend in affliction; calculated for the instruction and improvement of the reader.
 * CHAPTER XI.

More adventures, which we hope will as much please as surprize the reader.
 * CHAPTER XII.

A curious dialogue which passed between Mr Abraham Adams and Mr Peter Pounce, better worth reading than all the works of Colley Cibber and many others.
 * CHAPTER XIII.

BOOK IV. The arrival of Lady Booby and the rest at Booby-hall.
 * CHAPTER I.

A dialogue between Mr Abraham Adams and the Lady Booby.
 * CHAPTER II.

What passed between the lady and lawyer Scout.
 * CHAPTER III.

A short chapter, but very full of matter; particularly the arrival of Mr Booby and his lady.
 * CHAPTER IV.

Containing justice business; curious precedents of depositions, and other matters necessary to be perused by all justices of the peace and their clerks.
 * CHAPTER V.

Of which you are desired to read no more than you like.
 * CHAPTER VI.

Philosophical reflections, the like not to be found in any light French romance. Mr Booby's grave advice to Joseph, and Fanny's encounter with a beau.
 * CHAPTER VII.

A discourse which happened between Mr Adams, Mrs Adams, Joseph, and Fanny, with some behaviour of Mr Adams which will be called by some few readers very low, absurd, and unnatural.
 * CHAPTER VIII.

A visit which the polite Lady Booby and her polite friend paid to the parson.
 * CHAPTER IX.

The history of two friends, which may afford an useful lesson to all those persons who happen to take up their residence in married families.
 * CHAPTER X.

In which the history is continued.
 * CHAPTER XI.

Where the good-natured reader will see something which will give him no great pleasure.
 * CHAPTER XII.

The history, returning to the Lady Booby, gives some account of the terrible conflict in her breast between love and pride, with what happened on the present discovery.
 * CHAPTER XIII.

Containing several curious night-adventures, in which Mr Adams fell into many hair-breadth scapes, partly owing to his goodness, and partly to his inadvertency.
 * CHAPTER XIV.

The arrival of Gaffar and Gammar Andrews with another person not much expected, and a perfect solution of the difficulties raised by the pedlar.
 * CHAPTER XV.

Being the last. In which this true history is brought to a happy conclusion.
 * CHAPTER XVI.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

MR WILSON RELATES HIS HISTORY

PARSON ADAMS

HE RAN TOWARDS HER