quam ... in Alma propter Salam sub praesidio M. Christiani Hoffmanni, Wratislaviensis ; publico Eruditorum Examini ad diem Iulii Anni Christiani... Show morequam ... in Alma propter Salam sub praesidio M. Christiani Hoffmanni, Wratislaviensis ; publico Eruditorum Examini ad diem Iulii Anni Christiani 1669. sistit Johannes Melchin, Riga-Livonus, H.L.Q.C. Curious Jena dissertation, based on Arabic sources, about the ritual washing of corpses (ablution, "ghusl al-mayyit") to achieve the state of purity, or "Taharah". Also treats embalming and mummification (with reference to mummies in the Chilean andres and the burial practices of the Native Americans of Virginia). Several passages in Greek, some in Hebrew and Arabic. Dedicated to the Councils and Aldermen of both Riga Guilds. After completing his studies at Jena in 1671, Johann Melchin from Riga became pastor in Sissegall, Livonia, in 1683 (cf. Recke/Napiersky). - Duplicate from the Gotha Library with 19th-c. ms. note on t. p. Some browning. Main Heritage Compact General KBP184.46 .H64 1669 Book Item-ID: i16843599 BIB-ID: 1509203 674821001:38895650X Saint Thomas, n°381 Show less
Crusius, Philipp , 1597-1676, Brüggemann, Otto , 1600-1640, Voyages and travels, Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, DS7 .O44
Written originally by Adam Olearius, secretary to the embassy. Faithfully rendered into English, by John Davies. Vol. 2 has special t.-p: The... Show moreWritten originally by Adam Olearius, secretary to the embassy. Faithfully rendered into English, by John Davies. Vol. 2 has special t.-p: The voyages & travels of J. Albert de Mandelslo ... into the East-Indies ... "He [Frederick] employ'd in this embassy Philip Crusius ... and Otton Brugman." cf. p. 1. Show less
Nederlandsche Oost-Indische Compagnie, Voyages and travels, Voyages and travels--Early works to 1800, Description and travel, Description and travel, Description and travel, G370 .B44 1668
von Johann von der Behr. With an added engraved title page, which has been included in the number of plates, with title 'Tagebuch der neun jährigen... Show morevon Johann von der Behr. With an added engraved title page, which has been included in the number of plates, with title 'Tagebuch der neun jährigen Ost-indianische[n] Reise. Ioh. vo[n] der Behr.' and impritn "In Verlegung Urbanj Spaltholtze[r]s Buchhändlers in Breslau, 1669.' Added title page, engraved. With an engraved frontispiece portrait of the author, which has been included in the number of plates. Woodcut head- and tail-pieces; woodcut initials. Title page followed by a four-page preface and six pages written in praise of the author by various friends. The unnumbered pages at the end contain a two-page translation of the author's passport document and an index. The numbers on the plates refer to the page opposite which they are supposed to be placed. Includes index. Main Heritage Shelves General G370 .B44 1668 Book Item-ID: i24527956 BIB-ID: 2623515 Show less