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1832 - Bibliotheca Classica by J. Lempriere, D.D. Cover rough but pages tight and all together. Foxing throughout book. Owner's name written in book. Chronological table from creation 4004 BC thru 1453 plus three sections: Part I. Geography, Topography - 316 pages Part II. History, Antiquities - 300 pages Part III. Mythology - 124 pages Great addition of an 193 year old book on antiquities for your library or a nice gift for a friend or relative interested in the subject. Carefully packages and shipped insured. The Bibliotheca Classica or Classical Dictionary containing a full Account of all the Proper Names mentioned in Ancient Authors , is the best-known work of John Lempriere, an English classical scholar. Edited by various later scholars, the dictionary long remained a readable if not absolutely trustworthy reference book in mythology and classical history. Lemprière wished "to give the most accurate and satisfactory account of all the proper names which occur in reading the Classics, and by a judicious collection of anecdotes and historical facts to draw a picture of ancient times, not less instructive than entertaining." The dictionary has been a handbook for teachers, journalists, dramatists and poets for almost 200 years and John Keats is said to have known the book almost by heart. "Far from being just an ordinary dictionary, however, Lemprière's encyclopedic work is full of incidental details and stories which bring the mythical past to life." It is also assumed that the great scholar Richard Valpy helped Lemprière with the dictionary. I can offer a discount on combined shipping if you buy more than one item from my store at the same time. Ask me about it. In addition to selling old books & historic photographic images, I also sell vintage cameras, photo collectables, historic early photography books & literature and other unusual collectables i n my Ebay Store - check it out by clicking on Visit Store. Follow my store as I am always adding more interesting & unique items.
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