Bibliotheca Americana,
or, A chronological catalogue of the most curious and interesting books, pamphlets, state papers, &c., upon the subject of North and South America, from the earliest period to the present, in print and manuscript : for which research has been made in the British Museum, and the most celebrated public and private libraries, reviews, catalogues, &c. : with an introductory discourse on the present state of literature in those countries.

Description

Main Author

Rede, Leman Thomas, 1754 or 1755-1810.

Related Names

Debrett, John, -1822.
Dalrymple, Alexander, 1737-1808.
Homer, Arthur, 1758-1806.

Language(s)

English

Published

London : Printed for J. Debrett ..., J. Sewell ..., R. Baldwin and J. Bew ..., and E. Harlowe ..., 1789.

Subjects

Rare books > Rare books / Bibliography.
America > America / Bibliography.

Note

Variously ascribed to A. Homer, a Mr. Reid, John Debrett the publisher, Alexander Dalrymple and others. Leman Thomas Rede has been definitely established as the author through his holograph letter and ms. transcript of the t.p. to his proposed work which are inserted in the Grolier Club copy of the work. Cf. N.U.C.

Physical Description

[3], 271 p.

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