Publisher's Synopsis
Purchas, His Pilgrimage or Relations of the World and the Religions Observed in All Ages and Places Discovered From the Creation Unto This Present V1 is a historical book written by Samuel Purchas. The book is a collection of various accounts of the world and religions observed by people from different ages and places, dating back to the creation of the world until the present time. The book covers a wide range of topics, including geography, history, anthropology, and religion. It provides an in-depth analysis of the different religions, their beliefs, and practices. The book is divided into several volumes, with each volume covering a specific period in history. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of the world and the different religions that have shaped it.1617. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766169359. Volume 1 of 2. This work contains a theological and geographical history of Asia, Africa and America, with the lands adjacent, declaring the ancient religions before the Flood, the Heathenish, Jewish and Saracenical in all ages since, in those parts professed, with their several opinions, idols, oracles, temples, priests, fasts, feasts, sacrifices and rites religious; their beginnings, proceedings, alterations, sects, orders and successions. With brief descriptions of the countries, nations, states, discoveries; private and public customs, and the most remarkable rarities of nature or human industry, in the same. Written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
