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Late 18th century edition:

 The Economy of Human Life. Translated from an Indian Manuscript, written by an Ancient Bramin. To which is prefixed, an Account of the manner in which the said Manuscript was discovered, in a letter from an English Gentleman now residing in China to the Earl of E___. 
 
Book Description: London: Printed for E. Harding . Fall-Mall, 1798. Small 8vo, (xxiv), 120 pp, 4 engraved plates, original light brown leather, some minor rubbing .The book suggests "laws" of good social and political behavior based on general (ie non-denominational) religious principles.