Instruction in the principles and duties of the Christian religion
Subtitle: for children and youth ..
Contributors: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546.; Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748; Mayer, Philip F
Publisher: Printed for Daniel Bræutigam ... , Conrad Zentler, Printer
Published: 1816
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 108
Subjects: Catechisms, English; Religious education of children; Children -- Religious life
Notes: "The 'Historical Catechism,' was prepared by Dr. Isaac Watts."--Note, p. [3]

Repp attributes this work to Rev. Philip F. Mayer, both as editor and possible author. Confer citation below

Repp, A.C.  Luther's catechism comes to America, p. 126

Shaw & Shoemaker 37932

King Collection copy has inscription by Rebecca Harner(?) which completely fills front fly-leaf
Table of contents: value: 1. Dr. Martin Luther's Short catechism, translated from the German; value: 2. A Scripture catechism; value: 3. The Christian character and duties, and the Christian's comforts and hopes expressed in words of Scripture; value: 4. A historical catechism; value: 5. The elements of religion and morality for younger children; value: 6. To which are added a few prayers