Dictionary of Origins, Inventions and Discoveries

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Noël (Fr.) and Carpentier (M.) Nouveau dictionnaire des origines, inventions et découvertes dans les arts, les sciences, la géographie, le commerce, l'agriculture, etc. A comprehensive reference work indicating the epochs of establishment of peoples, religions, sects and religious institutions, laws, dignities - the origin of various customs, fashions, currencies, and the epochs of useful inventions and important discoveries up to the present day. Janet et Cotelle, 1827. 2 volumes in-8°, VI-689 and 871 pages, double-column printing, fine full leather binding, marbled edges. Splendid copy.