Research Catalog

Title

The pantheon: or, Ancient history of the gods of Greece and Rome. Intended to facilitate the understanding of the classical authors, and of the poets in general. For the use of schools, and young persons of both sexes. By Edward Baldwin, Esq.

Author

Godwin, William, 1756-1836.

Publication

London : Printed for Thomas Hodgkins, at the Juvenile Library, Hanway Street (opposite Soho Square), Oxford Street; and to be had of all booksellers. 1806.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Hodgkins, Thomas.
• McMillan, Buchanan, active 1784-1834.
• Mulready, William, 1786-1863.

Description

xxvii, [1], 360 p., [12] leaves of plates : ill.; 18 cm.

Alternative Title

Ancient history of the gods of Greece and Rome.

Subjects

• Mythology, Roman > Juvenile literature
• Mythology, Greek > Juvenile literature
• Textbooks > Great Britain > 19th century

Genre/Form

Textbooks – Great Britain – 19th century.

Note

• "With engravings of the principal gods, chiefly taken from the remains of ancient statuary."
• Edward Baldwin = William Godwin.
• Printer's imprint: "Printed by B. McMillan, Bow-Street, Covent-Garden."
• Illustrations: Twelve plate etchings of Roman gods, by William Mulready.
• Godwin initially established his Juvenile Library in the name of Thomas Hodgkins, a man he employed to run the bookshop. When Hodgkins was discovered pilfering shop profits, Godwin managed to have him removed from the business, despite the fact that it legally belonged to Hodgkins. The company was soon reestablished under the name of Godwin's second wife, Mary Jane (cf. St. Clair's The Godwins and the Shelleys).

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Call Number

Pforz (Godwin, W. Pantheon. 1806)

OCLC

NYPG99-B2214

Author

Godwin, William, 1756-1836.

Title

The pantheon: or, Ancient history of the gods of Greece and Rome. Intended to facilitate the understanding of the classical authors, and of the poets in general. For the use of schools, and young persons of both sexes. By Edward Baldwin, Esq.

Imprint

London : Printed for Thomas Hodgkins, at the Juvenile Library, Hanway Street (opposite Soho Square), Oxford Street; and to be had of all booksellers. 1806.

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Local Note

Pforzheimer copy: "G. [Landers?] / Surgeon / 3 [Lottian?] Road [?]," in pencil [in a later hand?] on frontispiece verso. -- Bound in contemporary sheep with red spine label and gilt titling.

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Added Author

Hodgkins, Thomas. Publisher

McMillan, Buchanan, active 1784-1834. Printer

Mulready, William, 1786-1863. Illustrator

Other Title

Ancient history of the gods of Greece and Rome.

Research Call Number

Pforz (Godwin, W. Pantheon. 1806)