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The gentleman and lady's key to polite literature, [electronic resource] : or compendious dictionary...

The gentleman and lady's key to polite literature, [electronic resource] : or compendious dictionary...

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The gentleman and lady's key to polite literature, [electronic resource] : or compendious dictionary of fabulous history. 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 Some Account of their Principal Poets. Intended for the assistance of those who would understand mythology, poetry, painting, statuary, and theatrical entertainments.

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Full title

The gentleman and lady's key to polite literature, [electronic resource] : or compendious dictionary of fabulous history. 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 Some Account of their Principal Poets. Intended for the assistance of those who would understand mythology, poetry, painting, statuary, and theatrical entertainments.

Publisher

London : printed for G. G. and J. Robinson, J. Scatcherd, W. Bent, G. and T. Wilkie, M. Pote, and E. Goldsmith, 1796.

Date

1796.

Record Identifier

74VvAWEAe7pZ

MMS ID

991013603009702626

Language

English

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Physical Description

Physical content

[228]p. ; 12°.

Publication information

Publisher

London : printed for G. G. and J. Robinson, J. Scatcherd, W. Bent, G. and T. Wilkie, M. Pote, and E. Goldsmith, 1796.

Edition

The fifth edition, considerably improved.

Place of Publication

England

Date Published

1796.

Access and use

Access Conditions

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

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Alternative Titles

Full title

The gentleman and lady's key to polite literature, [electronic resource] : or compendious dictionary of fabulous history. 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 Ge...

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Notes

General note

Reproduction of original from British Library.

With a half-title.

Citation / References Note

ESTC T94689.

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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Record Identifier

74VvAWEAe7pZ

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VvAWEAe7pZ

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MMS ID

991013603009702626