The Worship of the Serpent Traced Throughout the World John Bathurst Deane

John Bathurst Deane. The Worship of the Serpent Traced Throughout the World. Lon: J. G. & F. Rivington, 1833, stated 2nd. edition, xvi, 475 pp. *** The rest of the title is as follows - Attesting the Temptation and Fall of Man by the Instrumentality of a Serpent Tempter. This is a hand written PRESENTATION COPY in the author's hand, on the half-title page. Histories and descriptions of serpent worship in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, plus heathen fables associated with serpent worship, serpent temples, and the decline of serpent worship. With three (3) engraved plates, one full-page plan, and two engraved folding maps. *** The book comes with a clear mylar protective cover. This book is in my inventory and the images are of this particular item. *** Bound in green-black silk moire cloth boards. New dark green cloth spine, black label with gilt lettering, new end papers. The book has been rebound using original covers, which are worn on edges with moderate soil and rubbing. The contents are clean and complete in a good binding. *** 9.25 inches tall by 6.25 inches.