CAMPBELL (Dr John), a late writer, who distinguished himself by many esteemed literary productions; particularly as the author of a considerable part of The ancient and modern universal history, and of the Biographia Britannica. He wrote also The present state of Europe; The lives of the English admirals; and an ingenious whimsical tract on the means of attaining extraordinary longevity, entitled Hermippus redevious. The public are likewise indebted to him for a much improved edition of Harris's collection of voyages. But his principal and favourite work was, A political survey of Great Britain, 2 vols 4to, published a short time before his death; in which the extent of his knowledge, and his patriotic spirit, are equally conspicuous. He was, during the latter part of his life, agent for the province
of Georgia in North America; and died at the close of the year 1775, in the 67th year of his age.