THE AMERICAN REMEMBRANCER, And Universal Tablet of Memory: Containing a List of the Most Eminent Men, Whether in Ancient or Modern Times.As Also the Most Memorable Events in History.To Which is Added a Table, Comprehending the Periods at Which the Most Remarkable Cities and Towns Were Founded.

7 x 4", large folding chart, original calf, red spine label with gilt lettering, viii, 259. Covers rubbed, worn, scuffed/scraped, missing small piece of lower spine area, bookplate (Walter K. Spohn), staining to upper corners, toning, scattered foxing else good. Some of the chapters: "Battles, sieges, &c.", "Famines, earthquakes, inundations, storms, tempests, frosts, accidental fires &c.", "Inventions, improvements, and discoveries in the arts". A sampling from "Improvements": "Fans, muffs, masks, and false hair, were first devised by the harlots in Italy." Interesting tidbits of information from all over the world. This book is fascinating, wish there was time to read it cover to cover. In the list of subscribers is Vice President John Adams! FIRST EDITION. Sabin 30317. Evans 28800. Howes H183.