Description: [Sammelband] Greenfield Hill [WITH] A Discourse, on the Genuineness and Authenticity of the New-Testament Author: Timothy Dwight Title: [Sammelband] Greenfield Hill [WITH] A Discourse, on the Genuineness and Authenticity of the New-Testament Publication: New-York: v.p., 1794 Description: Very Good-. Two volumes in one; octavo (20.5cm.); quarter contemporary calf over recent boards, typescript label mounted to upper cover. Boards a bit discolored, textblock quite toned and brittle with rather extensive old tape repair throughout, 20th century ownership rubberstamp to front pastedown, occasional contemporary corrections to text of both titles, else a Good or better, quite serviceable copy.Two publications from 1794 by Timothy Dwight (1752-1817), dating from his tenure as headmaster of the Greenfield Academy. Dwight, grandson of Jonathan Edwards, founded the school shortly after his arrival in Greenfield Hill, Fairfield, Connecticut, defying educational norms by admitting both boys and girls, teaching them the same curriculum, and doing away with corporal punishment. A year after the publication of these works Dwight left the Academy to assume the role of President of Yale University. Contents as follows:1. Greenfield Hill: A poem in seven parts. New-York: Childs and Swaine, 1794. First Edition. 183,[1]pp. ([A]4 [B]4 C-2L4.) BAL 5048; ESTC W20423; EVANS 29625; SABIN 21554. 2. A Discourse, on the Genuineness and Authenticity of the New-Testament: Delivered at New-Haven, September, 10th, 1793, at the annual lecture, appointed by the General Association of Connecticut: on the Tuesday before the public commencement. New-York: George Bunce & Co., 1794. First Edition. 78pp. ([A]2 K4 L2). BAL 5047; ESTC W20199; EVANS 26924. Seller ID: 27215 Subject: 18th Century, Americana, Connecticut, Poetry, Religion / Theology Capitol Hill Books is a used bookstore located on historic Capitol Hill in Washington DC, with three floors of quality used books, first editions, and rare books. [Note: Our online inventory is stored and managed at a separate location from at our brick and mortar shop. If you have a question about an item listed online, please send a direct message here rather than calling the store so that we can make sure someone familiar with the item in question can respond.] Terms Books described only as First Editions are First Printings unless otherwise specified. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available (please contact for estimates). We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: Timothy Dwight
Publisher: v.p
Year Printed: 1794
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
