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, Indoscythæ, 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. ... 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
1774, M.DCC.LXXIV. [1774]
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| Collection: | Eighteenth Century Collections Online / ECCO - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Item Description: | English Short Title Catalog, T88928. - Reproduction of original from Trinity College Library Watkinson Collection. - The third volume was published in 1776 |
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| Physical Description: | Online-Ressource (2 v., plates) ill 4° |