A Course of reading recommended by Professor Everett, 1824.

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A Course of reading recommended by Professor Everett, 1824.

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This volume, inscribed on the front flyleaf: A. Young -- Cambridge. 1824., contains a list of two hundred thirteen books, along with some notes, on a variety of topics. The titles are listed under eleven subjests including ancient history; modern history; biography; voyages, travels, descriptions, &c.; general history; American history; theology; philosophy & politics; metaphysics; and criticism, philology, &c. The largest list being under the heading "Miscellanea."

1 v. (34 leaves, 15 blank) ; octavo.

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