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The death of Abel : in five books /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gessner, Salomon, 1730-1788 (Author), Collyer, Mary, -1763 (Adapter, Translator, Editor)
Corporate Author: R. and J. Dodsley (booksellers.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : printed for R. and J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall; T. Durham, at the Golden Ball in the Strand; T. Field, in Pater-Noster Row; and M. Collyer, at No. 27, in Plough-Court, Fetter-Lane, M.DCC.LXII. [1762]
Edition:The third edition.
Subjects:
Cain > (Biblical figure) > In literature.
Abel > (Biblical figure) > In literature.
Cain > (Biblical figure) > Fiction.
Abel > (Biblical figure) > Fiction.
Gessner, Salomon, > 1730-1788 > Adaptations.
Abel > (Biblical figure)
Cain > (Biblical figure)
Literature.
Description
Item Description:An English adaptation by Mary Collyer, who signs the dedication.
Signatures: A-M¹².
Publisher's advertisement: page [1] at end.
"Books printed for R. and J. Dodsley ... ": pages [2]-[5] at end.
This title was a best seller with 40 editions and reprints between 1762 and 1800 and reached a total of 70 editions and reprints through 1830 in Britain and North America.
Physical Description:xxiv, 259 pages, 5 unnumbered pages [2 blank] ; 18 cm (12mo)
Place of Publication:Great Britain -- England -- London