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Nenia Britannica : or, a sepulchral history of Great Britain from the earliest period to its general conversion to Christianity
Douglas, The Rev. James: Nenia Britannica : or, a sepulchral history of Great Britain from the earliest period to its general conversion to Christianity. London: 1793. MDCCXCIII. Printed by John Nichols, with a printed label reading 'for Benjamin and John White' pasted over the original text 'for George Nichol, in Pall-Mall, Bookseller to his Majesty'. vi, 197 pages, 36 beautifully coloured aquatint plates by the author and two loose original drawings of a later date. This inscribed on the reverse of the title 'The Gift of the Author to M. J. Daintrey, 6th January 1798'. Re-backed. Half bound in leather. 54 x 35cms. A description of the British, Roman and Saxon sepulchral rites and ceremonies, describing the contents of several hundred ancient places of interment opened under the personal inspection of the author, who has added observations on the Celtic, British, Roman and Danish barrows discovered in Great Britain. The book appeared in parts over a period of seven years. The present copy, entirely uncut, was bound from the original parts.
A description of the British, Roman and Saxon sepulchral rites and ceremonies, describing the contents of several hundred ancient places of interment opened under the personal inspection of the author, who has added observations on the Celtic, British, Roman and Danish barrows discovered in Great Britain. The book appeared in parts over a period of seven years. The present copy, entirely uncut, was bound from the original parts.
