A new system, or, an analysis of ancient mythology wherein an attempt is made to divest tradition of fable; and to reduce the truth to its original purity. In this work is given an history of the Babylonians, Chaldeans, Egyptians, Canaanites, Helladians, Ionians, Leleges, Dorians, Pelasgi: also of the Scythæ, Indo-Scythæ, Ethiopians, Phenicians. The Whole contains an Account of the principal Events in the first Ages, from the Deluge to the Dispersion: Also of the various Migrations, which ensued, and the Settlements made afterwards in different Parts: Circumstances of great Consequence, which were subsequent to the Gentile History of Moses. ... . The second edition. By Jacob Bryant, Formerly of King's College, Cambridge; and Secretary to his Grace the late Duke of Marlborough, during his Command abroad; and Secretary to him as Master General of His Majesty's Ordnance
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London
printed for T. Payne, Mews-Gate; P. Elmsly, in the Strand; B. White, in Fleet-Street; and J. Walter, Charing-Cross
1775, M.DCC.LXXV. [1775]
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | A third volume, dated 1776 and lacking an edition statement, was also published. - See item T214664. - English Short Title Catalog, N41718. - Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford) |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (2v.,plates) maps 4° |