Cotton MATHER / MAGNALIA CHRISTI AMERICANA or the Ecclesiastical History of New

Description: MAGNALIA CHRISTI AMERICANA: or, the Ecclesiastical History of New England from its First Planting in the year 1620, unto the Year of our Lord, 1698. In Seven Books Author: MATHER, Cotton Title: MAGNALIA CHRISTI AMERICANA: or, the Ecclesiastical History of New England from its First Planting in the year 1620, unto the Year of our Lord, 1698. In Seven Books Publication: Hartford: Published by Silas Andrus, Roberts & Burr, Printers, 1820 Description: Two volumes. 8vo. 225 x 1 35 mm., [9 x 5 1 2 inches]. [1], 573 pp; 595 pp.; each book with a separate title-page. Bound in contemporary mottled calf, read leather labels; upper joint rubbed with a short crack at top of board. Stamped "Ex Libris Wilson H. Kimnach" on front pastedown. First American edition from the London edition of 1702. Vol. II has imprint: Hartford: Published by Silas Andrus. Printed by S. Converse-- New-Haven. 1820. A near fine copy of an affordable edition of Mather's masterpiece. In a review this edition that appeared in the 19th century English periodical the Quarterly Review Robert Southey wrote, "One of the most singular books in this or any other language. In puns and in poems, its sermons and its anagrams render it unique in its kind." A critique written in the North American Review at the time that the 1820 edition was published, the editor writes in part: "To those who are interested in the early history of our country, it may be well to remark, for accuracy in historical occurrences the will do well to rely on other authorities; but if they wish to obtain a general view of the state of society and manners, they will probably nowhere find so many materials for this purpose, as in the work of this pedantic and garrulous writer." North American Review, Vol. V, p. 255. Sabin, Joseph. Dictionary of Books Relating to America, 46392, 46393. Howes, Wright, USIANA, M 391. JT/DSC* (1091). Seller ID: 67859 Subject: Americana, Religion We are a Washington, D.C. based bookstore in business for over 40 years. We specialize in Americana and general Antiquarian books. Terms All orders ship within three business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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