Anonymous Warwick Carl (2 results)

Soft Cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition Thus. Scarce material from original volume of 1829. Black coated matte wraps, gothic white titles and ourobouros like emblem with downward facing cresent moon, fine. Pages fine; no writing. This study on the Hebrews and the Druids hails from a period of free inquiry of linguistics. It seeks to show how the rituals, words, and figures are sufficiently similar to posit a common Antediluvian origin. Demonstrates origins and identity of the Druids and Hebrews from the nature and objects of their worship. Also, a careful consideration of certain customs, formerly prevalent in Egypt, Canaan, Carthage, Babylon, Persia, Arabia, America, India, Greece, Italy and among the Etruscans, Bonzes, Gymnosophists, Chaldeans, &c. Buried, hidden history in its quintessence. An experience to behold and read. 70 pages. Insured post. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition Thus. No date; circa 1999 facsimile issue from Kesssinger Publishing. Scarce material from original volume of 1829. Large format with white wraps, black cover and spine titles, moderate shelf wear. Pages very good, no writing; moderate page roll. Bind good. Several pages at front and back with Kessinger available title subjects, publisher details, etc. This study on the Hebrews and the Druids hails from a period of free inquiry of linguistics. It seeks to show how the rituals, words, and figures are sufficiently similar to posit a common Antediluvian origin. Demonstrates origins and identity of the Druids and Hebrews from the nature and objects of their worship. Also, a careful consideration of certain customs, formerly prevalent in Egypt, Canaan, Carthage, Babylon, Persia, Arabia, America, India, Greece, Italy and among the Etruscans, Bonzes, Gymnosophists, Chaldeans, & c. Buried, hidden history in its quintessence. An experience to behold and read. Contents: "Preface by the Author; Introductory Remarks; Nature and names of the Hebrew and Druidical Gods; Grove worship; Oak worship; Circular temples; Lithol; Cairns; Worship of Bel; ___ of Moloch; Serpent worship; Tauric worship; The calves of Jeroboam; Mithras; Metempsychosis; Humans and other sacrifices; The Druidical and Hebrew hierarchy; Mensuration of time; Burial; Similarity of the burial rites of the ancient Egyptians and of the modern Jews; Summary of preceeding arguments; External relations of the Hebrew religion with that of: Egypt; Canaan; Carthage; America; The Persians; Arabia; The Chaldeans; The Gymnosophists; The Etruscans; The Umbrians; India; Greece; Roman; Conclusion." 125 pages. Insured post. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.