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"Here are some books I would get: MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS. APRIL 3D, 1798. "
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The earliest book to suggest the now accepted theory of the Asiatic origin of the American aborigine
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Enquiries touching the diversity of languages and religions, through the chief parts of the world. Written by Edw. Brerewood, sometime professor of astronomy in Gresham College in London.
Book Description: printed for Samuel Mearne, John Martyn, and Henry Herringman, London, 1674. Fourth edition, the first in octavo; 8vo, pp. [32], 252, [3]; full contemporary calf rebacked, green morocco label on spine; old library rubberstamp at base of title, all else good and sound. "The earliest book to suggest the now accepted theory of the Asiatic origin of the American aborigine." It went through four editions in England 1614-1674, and six others on the continent. "The author devotes a portion of the book to the first peopling of America, claiming the Tartars as their forefathers. His account of religion in America is very curious, especially the part where he describes an old priest who baptized 700,000! Chapter XXII relates to the idolatries practiced in America" (Sabin). Alston III, 764; Sabin 7732, citing the 1635 edition; Wing B4378. Bookseller Inventory # 26278
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