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Memoirs of **** : commonly known by the name of George Psalmanazar a reputed native of Formosa / written by himself in order to be published after his death ; containing an account of his education travels adventures connections literary productions and pretended conversion from heathenism to Christianity which last proved the occasion of his being brought over into this Kingdom and passing for a proselyte and a member of the Church of England. 1764 [FULL LEATHER BOUND] by Psalmanazar George - 2019
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Memoirs of **** : commonly known by the name of George Psalmanazar a reputed native of Formosa / written by himself in order to be published after his death ; containing an account of his education travels adventures connections literary productions and pretended conversion from heathenism to Christianity which last proved the occasion of his being brought over into this Kingdom and passing for a proselyte and a member of the Church of England. 1764 [FULL LEATHER BOUND]
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2019. SUPER DELUXE EDITION. New. Antique look with Golden Leaf Printing and embossing with round Spine completely handmade binding(extra customization on request like Color Leather, Colored book, special gold leaf printing etc.) Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back [1764]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure in old look so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - eng, Pages 382. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED. (Normal Hardbound Edition is also available on request.)
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Memoirs of * * * *
by George Psalmanazar
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MEMOIRS OF ****; Commonly known by the name of ... A Reputed Native of Formosa. Written by himself in order to be published after his death containing an account of his education, travels, advenutres, connections, literary productions, and pretended conversion from Heathism to Christianity; which last proved the Occasion of his being brought over into this Kingdom, and passing for a Proselyte, and a Member of the Church of England
by PSALMANAZAR, George (1679?-1763)
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Dublin: P. Wilson et. al., 1765. First Irish Edition. 8vo, pp. [ii],[ii], 234. Bound in contemporary mottled calf, couple of pieces of leather missing from the front and rear board, wear along spine, a very good tight copy. CBEL II, 135. Psalmanzar was an elaborate fake. Born in southern France, he, at an early age, developed a persona of a native of Formosa, speaking in an imaginery laguage and using this device made his way in the social, religious and intellectual circes of the time. With the help of his chaplain, William Innes, Psalmanzar translated the Church of England catechism into his imaginery language and worked an invitation to Christ Church, Oxford. In his later life he lived in Ironmonger Row and drank ale with Dr. Johnson. The autobiography outlines some of the ruse. See DNB (vol 46) for an extended write-up.
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