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 Scythae, Indoscythae, 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

People / Organizations

• Jacob Bryant (Author)

Imprint

London : printed for T. Payne, Mews-Gate; P. Elmsly, in the Strand; B. White, in Fleet-street; and J. Walter, Charing-cross, M.DCC.LXXIV. [1774]

Publication year

1774

ESTC No.

T88928

Grub Street ID

308866

Description

2 v., plates : ill. ; 4°.

Note

The third volume was published in 1776.