Proofs of the Real Existence, and Dangerous Tendency, of Illuminism. Containing an Abstract of the Most Interesting Parts of what Dr. Robison and the Abbe Barruel Have Published on the Subject; with Collateral Proofs and General Observations

Payson, Seth

Published by Printed by Samuel Etheridge, Charlestown, 1802

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290pp. Duodecimo [18 cm] Full brown sheep with a gilt stamped red label and gilt bands to the backstrip. Very good. Gentle rubbing to boards with the front hinge starting at the head. Discussion of French scandals, secret plots, and the means by which, through Freemasonry, a dark Illuminati conspiracy was supposedly transferred to America. Works such as this, drawn from the highly influential writings of John Robison (1739-1805), the Abbé Augustin de Barruel (1741-1820) and others convinced a generation of Americans, from the most popular theologians to grass-roots polemicists and writers of text books for children, that conspiring atheist intellectuals were plotting the overthrow of Christian religion and government in Europe and America. Mormon Parallels 310. Sabin 59316. Walgren 718. Rare.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Proofs of the Real Existence, and Dangerous Tendency, of Illuminism. Containing an Abstract of the Most Interesting Parts of what Dr. Robison and the Abbe Barruel Have Published on the Subject; with Collateral Proofs and General Observations
• Publisher: Printed by Samuel Etheridge, Charlestown
• Publication Date: 1802
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
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  • Mormon Parallels