An historical, genealogical, and classical dictionary. Containing the lives and characters of all the illustrious personages in the several ages and nations of the world ... With an abstract of the system of heathen mythology, and of the history of the heathen deities in particular. The whole extracted from the most authentic histories, and digested in an exact alphabetical order. Calculated not only for the use of schools, but for all persons who are desirous of being acquainted with ancient and modern history

London: printed for A. Millar, opposite to Katharine-Street in the Strand, 1743. First edition, 2 volumes, 8vo, pp. [6] plus unpaginated lexicon in double column; [2], unpaginated lexicon; contemporary full speckled calf, adorned with double gilt rules on covers, gilt fillets and volume designation numbers on spine; fine set. Early ownership signature of Richd. Clarke, 1763 and with the engraved armorial bookplate of R. H. & M. Clarke, Bridwell. "Richard Hall Clarke built the chapel [at Bridwell] with the sole purpose of paying tribute to the great English explorer, Captain James Cook. In the 18th century, the Royal Navy sea captain made three voyages of discovery, navigating the world’s oceans and bringing back many mementos of his travels" (bridwell[dot]co[dot]uk). Also, from the library of the Johnson scholar, Gwin Kolb, with his estate bookplate laid in. An abridgement of "universal history" designed for the use of students. "The author is not identified. Largely extracted from Moreri" (Alston). Alston XVIII, 1516. Item #64415

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