History of the Heathen Gods and Heros of Antiquity, to which is added an original translation of the Battle of the Gods and Giants

Multiple artists/makers

1810

Not on view

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Title: History of the Heathen Gods and Heros of Antiquity, to which is added an original translation of the Battle of the Gods and Giants
Author: William Sheldon (American, 1762–1822)
Engraver: James Aken (American, Charleston, South Carolina 1773–1846 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Engraver: Thomas Wightman (American, 1759–1827)
Publisher: Isaiah Thomas (American, born Boston, Massachusetts 1749)
Printer: Isaac Sturtevant (American, 1772?–1816)
Published in: Worcester
Date: 1810
Medium: Illustrations: wood engraving
Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (14 x 9.5 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1944
Object Number: 44.76
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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