Description: Description Naology: Or a Treatise on the Origin, Progress, and Symbolical Import of the Sacred Structures of the Eminent Nations and Ages of the World. London, 1846, First edition. (xv), 646pp. 8 3/4" x 5 1/2", 8vo. 3/4 leather with marbled boards, five raised bands on spine with gilt title and decoration; red edges; marbled endpapers. Includes chapters on: - Altars and High Places- Sacred stones and Pillars- Sacred Towers- Cave Temples- Temples- Idols- The Church of Christians- The Ornaments of Churches Condition A few very small nicks on leather, on the title page is written in ink "From the author" (possibly a gift from the author, but not signed). Some wear at the book ends. All pages crisp and clean. A near fine copy. About this book John Dudley (1762–1856) was an English writer. Dudley was the eldest son of the Rev. John Dudley, vicar of Humberstone, Leicestershire. He was born at Humberstone, and educated at Uppingham School, whence he went to Clare Hall, Cambridge. He proceeded B.A. 1785 (when he was second wrangler and mathematical prizeman), and M.A. 1788. In 1787 he was elected fellow, and in 1788 tutor. In 1794 he succeeded his father in the living of Humberstone. His grandfather had previously held the benefice, which continued in the family for three generations during 142 years. In 1795 he was also presented to the vicarage of Sileby, Leicestershire. According to his own account (advertisement to Naology), Dudley spent ‘a long and happy life’ as ‘a retired student,’ occupying himself chiefly with mythological and philosophical studies. He died at Sileby, 7 January 1856. Naology was written in 1846 when Dudleys had reached his 83rd year. Scarce in the first edition.
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: Leicester
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: John Dudley
Publisher: F. and J. Rivington
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: Sacred Structures
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Year Printed: 1846
Original/Facsimile: Original