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 V2 is a historical and religious book written by Samuel Purchas. The book provides a comprehensive account of the world and the religions observed in different ages and places, from the time of creation to the present day. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume containing further descriptions and accounts of different cultures and religions. Purchas draws on various sources to provide a detailed and informative account of the world and its religious beliefs. The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the beliefs and practices of different cultures throughout history. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of religion, history, and anthropology.1617. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766169340. Volume 2 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.
