The seaman's spy-glass; or, God's ways and works discovered at sea
[Philadelphia]: published by "the Religious Tract Society of Philadelphia," and sold at their depository, no. 8, South Front-Street. Wm. Bradford, agent, 1819. First American edition, 12mo, pp. 12; removed from binding; wrappers perished; light foxing; very good. Early ownership inscription at the top of the first leaf, "Miss Hunkle." A British edition was published the same year ostensibly written by "a clergyman of the Church of England, formerly a lieutenant in the Royal Navy." Richard Marks (1779-1840), the attributed author by OCLC, appears to have Hartford, Conn. connections based on his many publications with the Hartford Evangelical Tract Society. In any event, religious allegory under various headings "The new launched ship," "The good commodore," "Navigating the ship," and, "The fair-weather and fresh-water sailors," among others. American Imprints 49389; AAS only in OCLC. Item #54582
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