Bibliothecae Americanae primordia [microform] : 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 of their members, their missionaries, friends, correspondents, and others concern'd in the good design of planting and promoting Christianity within Her Majesties colonies and plantations in the West-Indies /
Kennett, White,1660-1728.
Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts (Great Britain)
Watts, Robert,approximately 1700.
London : Printed for F. Churchill,
1713.
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.
"Auctarium bibliothecae Americanae, an addition of some other books and papers ...": p. 221-275.
Includes index.
Sabin 37447
Microfiche.
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