The Egyptian history, treating of the pyramids, the inundation of the Nile, and other prodigies of Egypt, according to the opinions and traditions of the Arabians. Written originally in the Arabian tongue by Murtadi the son of Gaphiphus. Rendered into French by Monsieur Vattier, Arabick professor to the King of France. And thence faithfully done into English by J. Davies of Kidwelly

All titles

• The Egyptian history, treating of the pyramids, the inundation of the Nile, and other prodigies of Egypt, according to the opinions and traditions of the Arabians. Written originally in the Arabian tongue by Murtadi the son of Gaphiphus. Rendered into French by Monsieur Vattier, Arabick professor to the King of France. And thence faithfully done into English by J. Davies of Kidwelly
• 'Egypte ... o`u il est trait'e des pyramides

People / Organizations

• Murtaḍā ibn al-ʿAfīf (Author)
• Thomas Basset ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed by R[obert]. B[attersby]. for Thomas Basset, at the George, near Cliffords-Inn in Fleet-street, 1672.

Added name

Davies, John, 1625-1693, tr.; Vattier, Pierre, 1623-1667. 'Egypte.

Publication year

1672

ESTC No.

R23142

Grub Street ID

103490

Description

[62], 266, [14] p. ; 8°.

Note

A translation into English, by John Davies, of "L''Egypte ... o`u il est trait'e des pyramides, ...", a French translation by Pierre Vattier

Printer's name from Wing CD

With 7 final advertisement leaves.