Some missives written to a gentleman which contain the author's aim, at detecting and refuting the Deism (as it is called) or, atheism and libertinism of our time.

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Title:

Some missives written to a gentleman which contain the author's aim, at detecting and refuting the Deism (as it is called) or, atheism and libertinism of our time.

Date:

1718

Creator:

Hog, James, 1658?-1734

Contributor:

• Mosman, John (Printer), printer
• Brown, William (Printer), printer
• McEuen, James, printer
• Mackie, John, -approximately 1711, bookseller

Description:

• Number 6 in a volume of 6 titles bound together. Begins on page 351 of digital object.

• Preface signed: Ja. Hog.
  Decorative headpieces; initials.
  Advertisement: Books sold by Mr. John Macky--Page [1] of unnumbered sequence.
  Errata on page 104.

• Local Notes: Rubenstein Library copy 1: Damaged with loss of text; all after page 76 wanting; loss of pages 59-60; partial loss of title page.
  Ownership history: Rubenstein Library copy 1: Number 6 in a volume of 6 titles bound together.
  Action note: Rubenstein Library copy: former call number: E 12mo #4349 no. 6

Subject:

• Deism -- Controversial literature
• Religion and ethics -- Early works to 1800

Format:

books

Publisher:

Edinburgh : Printed by John Mosman, William Brown, and Mr. James M'Euen, and sold at Mr. John Macky bookseller, his shop in the Parliament-Closs, 1718.

Language:

English

Extent:

vi, 104, [2] pages ; 16 cm (8vo.)

Digital Collection:

David M. Rubenstein Library Rare Books & Manuscripts

Catalog Record:

https://find.library.duke.edu/catalog/DUKE001776938

Referenced In:

English short title catalogue T85169 http://estc.bl.uk/T85169

Rights:

Free Re-Use

Public Domain

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• cbmst256001
• ark:/87924/r44174t6m
• 41f52897-3c47-45cd-a4bd-112c6ff7df57

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