Walter Whiter, Mythologica and Mystica, c 1820
Scope and Contents
'Nova Tentamina Mythologica, or Attempts to unfold various portions of Mythology by a new mode, or by new materials of illustration, founded on a principle universally known and acknowledged, which are intended to illustrate the connection of Mythology with the acts and the artists of the ancient world,' by Walter Whiter. This, which is written out for the Press, consists of 21 parts, (the first 9 having the word 'examined' written outside,) besides an Introduction, and some papers on Free Masonry. There is also a loose sheet in another hand, giving 'A list of Books relative to the subject of Mythology, which belonged to the late Rev. Walter Whiter.'
Dates
- Creation: c 1820
Creator
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Extent
1 bundle(s)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
In the library by 1861. Probably came to the library on W. Whiter's death in 1832.
Physical Description
Paper
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