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The Arcana of polite literature; or, A compendious dictionary of fabulous history. [electronic resou...

The Arcana of polite literature; or, A compendious dictionary of fabulous history. [electronic resou...

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The Arcana of polite literature; or, A compendious dictionary of fabulous history. [electronic resource] : Containing the characters and principal actions, ascribed to the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. And the manner in which the ancients represented the deities and heroes, virtues and vices, in their paintings, statues, and gems: together with an account of their poets, and references to the principal places mentioned in their works. Compiled in a pleasing, novel, and interesting manner: and intended as a complete pocket companion; for the use of those who with to understand mythology, poetry, painting, statuary, and theatrical entertainments.

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The Arcana of polite literature; or, A compendious dictionary of fabulous history. [electronic resource] : Containing the characters and principal actions, ascribed to the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. And the manner in which the ancients represented the deities and heroes, virtues and vices, in their paintings, statues, and gems: together with an account of their poets, and references to the principal places mentioned in their works. Compiled in a pleasing, novel, and interesting manner: and intended as a complete pocket companion; for the use of those who with to understand mythology, poetry, painting, statuary, and theatrical entertainments.

Publisher

Dublin : Printed by W. Gilbert, No. 26, South Great Ge[arr]e's-Street, MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]

Date

MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]

Record Identifier

74VKwdy82mN3

MMS ID

991018256619702626

Language

English

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Physical content

[252]p.,plate ; 12°.

Publication information

Publisher

Dublin : Printed by W. Gilbert, No. 26, South Great Ge[arr]e's-Street, MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]

Place of Publication

Ireland Dublin.

Date Published

MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]

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Available for use in the Library. Available from home to registered NSW residents.

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Full title

The Arcana of polite literature; or, A compendious dictionary of fabulous history. [electronic resource] : Containing the characters and principal actions, ascribed to the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. And the manner in which the ancients represented the deities and heroes, virtues and vices, in their paintings, statues, and gems: together w...

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General note

Reproduction of original from British Library.

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Citation / References Note

ESTC T153178.

Additional physical form availability note

Also available in microfilm held offsite at RAV/FM4/51.

Reproduction note

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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74VKwdy82mN3

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MMS ID

991018256619702626