2 vols, over 1000pp, original boards, neatly & expertly re-spined, blind stamps on titles o/w V.G., PRINTED FOR THE AUTHOR, W. Alexander, York (Colophon: W Hargrove, Printers, York. * scarce and unusual treatise - euphemistic work where Elijah is the prototype of Phaeton, Jephtha's daughter a prototype of Iphigenia (D.N.B.) Hoyland was better known for his book on the Gypsies and less know for being defrocked from the Quakers for his love of a black-eyed gipsy girl.

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Title

An Epitome of the History of the World, from the Creation to the Advent of the Messiah, Exhibiting the Fulfilment of Scripture Prophecies, Particularly in Relation to the Jews.

Publisher

Printed by the author and sold by W. Alexander in York, YORK

Publication Date

1814

Language

English

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

Second Edition

Condition

Very Good

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