An historical disquisition concerning the knowledge which the ancients had of India; and the progress of trade with that country prior to the discovery of the passage to it by the Cape of Good Hope. With an appendix, containing observations on the civil policy--the laws and judicial proceedings--the arts--the sciences--and religious institutions, of the Indians. By William Robertson, D.D. R.F.S. Edin. Principal of the University, and historiographer to His Majesty for Scotland.

People / Organizations

• William Robertson (Author)

Imprint

Philadelphia: Printed by William Young, bookseller, no. 52, Second-Street, the corner of Chesnut-Street, M,DCC,XCII. [1792]

Publication year

1792-1792

ESTC No.

W12696

Grub Street ID

321981

Description

viii,13-420p. ; 8⁰

Note

Running title: An historical disquisition concerning ancient India.

Errors in paging: p. 269, 369 misnumbered 169, 359.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: [A]? B-3F?