Fables of the ancients
Subtitle: in philosophy, morality, and civil policy
By: illustrated and explained by Francis Bacon
Contributors: Austin, Richard T., illustrator; Shaw, Peter, 1694-1763
Edition: New ed. / with notes, critical and explanatory, by Dr. Shaw.
Publisher: Printed by J. Cundee for M. Jones
Published: 1803
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 136
Subjects: Greek Mythology; Interpretation; Philosophy
Other titles: Mythology of the ancients decyphered and explained.
Work titles: De sapientia veterum
Notes: Half title: The mythology of the ancients decyphered and explained.

"Illustrated with elegant engravings on wood."

Engravings signed variously: Austin; R. Austin; Austin SC.

Frontispiece is port. of Francis Bacon engraved by H.R. Cook.

Includes bibliographical references.

NSTC B105

NUC pre-1956 NB21067