A New Discovery Of A Little Sort Of People: Anciently Discoursed Of, Called Pygmies (1750) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166426026)

A New Discovery Of A Little Sort Of People: Anciently Discoursed Of, Called Pygmies is a book written by Joshua Barnes in 1750. The book provides a detailed account of the Pygmies, a mythical race of tiny people, who were believed to have lived in remote parts of the world. Barnes' work is based on the accounts of ancient Greek and Roman writers, who had written about the Pygmies in their works. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the Pygmies' physical appearance, their customs, and their way of life. It also explores the various myths and legends associated with the Pygmies. Barnes' work is considered to be one of the most important and comprehensive accounts of the Pygmies ever written. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in ancient history, mythology, or anthropology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Joshua Barnes
ISBN-10: 1166426025
ISBN-13: 9781166426026
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 84
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d