Britannia antiqua illustrata: or, The antiquities of ancient Britain, derived from the Phœenicians wherein the original trade of this island is discovered, the names of places, offices, dignities, as likewise the idolatry, language, and customs of the primitive inhabitan are clearly demonstrated from that nation, many old monuments illustrated, and the commerce with that people, as well as the Greeks, plainly set forth and collected out of approved Greek and Latin authors. Together with a chronological history of this kingdom, from the first traditional beginning, until the year of our Lord 800, when the name of Britain was changed into England; faithfully collected out of the best authors, and disposed in a better method than hitherto hath been done; with the antiquities of the Saxons, as well as Phœnicians, Greeks, and Romans. The first volume. By Aylett Sammes, of Christ's Colledge in Cambridge. Since, of the Inner-Temple
Language: English Publication details: London printed by Tho. Roycroft, for the author M DC LXXVI. [1676]Description: [10], 582, [6] p., [1] folded leaf of plates ill., map 2oSubject(s): Action note:- Condition reviewed 20120620 condition level 2
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | Historic collection Historic collection | FOLIO 1676 SAMMES (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 30077720 |
Title page in red and black.
Volume 2 never published.