Collection: Osher Map Library Collection
Title: An historical geography of the Old Testament in three volumes by Edward Wells.
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Vol. 1. Being a geographical and historical account of the several places, countries, or people mentioned in the book of Genesis -- vol. 2. Being a geographical and historical account of the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges and Ruth -- vol. 3. Being a geographical and historical account of the books of Samuel, of Kings and all the following books of the Old Testament --vol. 4. An historical geography of the New Testament; part I. The journeyings of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ -- part II. The travels and voyages of St. Paul, &c.
Print Date: 1711
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Notes: Dedications: Volume I is dedicated to Lady Essex Mostyn, wife of Sir Roger Mostyn, Welsh politician. Volume 2 is dedicated to Lady Dowager Wrey possibly the daughter of Sir Bouchier Wrey, 6th Baronet and his second wife Ellen Thresher. Volume 3 is dedicated to Lady Jane Mansel of Margam who was the wife of Sir Thomas Mansel, a member of one of the wealthiest families in South Wales. Volume 4 is dedicated to Queen Anne of Great Britain.
