Library catalog, 1755.

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Library catalog, 1755.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/207174771

This collection contains "A Catalogue of Books belonging to Ebenezer Thayer, Dec. 11th, 1755." Thayer apparently owned a large library, composed of books on religion, philosophy, rhetoric, and mathematics, as well as contemporary and classical literary works. The catalog is organized by book size and includes lists of books lent and sermons owned by Thayer.

1 folder (1 item, 28 p.)

American Antiquarian Society

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SNAC Resource ID: 7000690

American Antiquarian Society

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