A vindication of divine Providence; derived from a philosophic and moral survey of nature and of man. first American edition.
179714329Worcester: J. Nancrede pr. by Thomas Son & Thomas 1797. 8vo in 4s 20.2 cm 7.9". Frontis. 331 1 blank pp. lacks the fold. map. <br><br>First American edition of Bernardin de Saint-Pierre's Études de la nature here in an English translation done by Henry Hunter; this defense of God's existence makes use of natural history to affirm divine authorship of the universe. Printed by Thomas Son & Thomas the famed Massachusetts printer Isaiah Thomas in conjunction with his son Isaiah Thomas Jr. the present volume has an engraved frontispiece done by Samuel Hill depicting Philocles in Samos.<br>Â Â Â Â This is the separate issue of vol. I which was issued without the map and has "The End" at the bottom of p. 331the two-volume issue has "End of first volume" instead.<br>Â Â Â Â This copy includes a pencilled marginal comment commanding "Read this if thou canst be an atheist or a fool. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â ESTC W36508; Bristol B10094; not in Evans. Contemporary treed sheep spine with gilt-stamped leather title-label and double gilt rules; binding with small scrapes and rubbed patches upper board edge darkened and leather starting to crack over the spine and joints. Without the folding map found in the two-volume edition. First and last few leaves foxed. J. Nancrede (pr. by Thomas, Son & Thomas) hardcover books
