Bibliothecae americanae primordia : an attempt towards laying the foundation of an American library, in several books, papers, and writings, humbly given to the Society for the propagation of the Gospel in foreign parts, for the perpetual use and benefit
Paging irregular: no. 125-132 (sig. Ll-Mm) repeated. Index (pages not numbered) sig. Cccc-Mmmmmm in twos Includes index Only 250 copies printed "Advertisement", "Auctarium Bibliothecae americanae. An addition of some other books and papers humbly given to the Society ..." and "Index", by Robert Watts The dedication is dated Oct. 20, 1713, but the Advertisement has date Nov. 1, 1714, and the "addition" contains entries of books published in 1714 The entries are arranged chronologically by date of publication; "extracts" from Purchas and Hakluyt are entered under date of voyage described The greater part of the library has been lost. "The remnant, now carefully guarded, consists of about 300 volumes, chiefly historical, theological, and polemical works."--Classified digest of the records of the S. P. G. London, 1873. p. 816
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