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The flowers of modern history : comprehending on a new plan, the most remarkable revolutions and events, as well as the most eminent and illustrious characters, of modern times : with a view of the progress of society and manners, arts and sciences, from the irruption of the Goths and Vandals, and other northern nations, upon the Roman Empire, to the conclusion of the American War : designed for the improvement and entertainment of youth
- Title
- The flowers of modern history : comprehending on a new plan, the most remarkable revolutions and events, as well as the most eminent and illustrious characters, of modern times : with a view of the progress of society and manners, arts and sciences, from the irruption of the Goths and Vandals, and other northern nations, upon the Roman Empire, to the conclusion of the American War : designed for the improvement and entertainment of youth / by the Rev. John Adams, A.M.
- Author
- Adams, John, 1750?-1814.
- Publication
- London : Printed for G. Kearsley, J. Walker, J. Scatcherd, Ogilvy and Son, Darton and Harvey, C. Law, and T. Hurst, 1803.
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- Additional Authors
- Description
- xi, [1], 348 p.; 18 cm. (12mo)
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Juvenile literature – 1796.
- Note
- Edition statement at head of title page.
- Publisher's advertisement: p. [iv].
- Access (note)
- Restricted access;
- Call Number
- Pforz (Adams, J. Flowers of modern history)
- OCLC
- NYPG04-B5642
- Author
- Adams, John, 1750?-1814.
- Title
- The flowers of modern history : comprehending on a new plan, the most remarkable revolutions and events, as well as the most eminent and illustrious characters, of modern times : with a view of the progress of society and manners, arts and sciences, from the irruption of the Goths and Vandals, and other northern nations, upon the Roman Empire, to the conclusion of the American War : designed for the improvement and entertainment of youth / by the Rev. John Adams, A.M.
- Imprint
- London : Printed for G. Kearsley, J. Walker, J. Scatcherd, Ogilvy and Son, Darton and Harvey, C. Law, and T. Hurst, 1803.
- Edition
- The fourth edition, enlarged and corrected.
- Restricted Access
- Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Local Note
- Provenance: Jenny Bird (bookplate).Binding: Contemporary calf, full gilt spine, black spine label. Binder's title: Adams's modern history.
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- Added Author
- Kearsley, George, active 1791-1813. PublisherWalker, John, active 1781-1814. PublisherScatcherd, James, 1755-1828. PublisherLaw, Charles, 1763 or 1764-1827. PublisherHurst, Thomas, 1774 or 1775-1847, publisher.David Ogilvy & Son (London, England) PublisherDarton & Harvey (London, England) PublisherBird, Jenny. Former owner
- Research Call Number
- Pforz (Adams, J. Flowers of modern history)