Recherches Philosophiques Sur Les Americains, Ou Memoirs Interessants Pour Servier a Lhistoire De Lespece Humaine

M. Corneille De Pauw

Verlag: Aberlin, 1774

Beschreibung

16mo. French. Volume I only. Full calf bound with gilt embossed lettering and decorative flourishes on spine. Beautifully marbled endpapers. 5 raised bands. 6 compartments. Tight binding and solid boards. Clear, even text. This series conveys De Pauws thesis that indigenous Americans were culturally inferior to the rest of the civilized world during the 18th century. The author endeavors to show the inferior character of everything American, especially the inhabitants, and his work evoked considerable controversy. It contains a very curious account of the 'Hermaprhodites de la Floride,' and the custom of 'Circoncision' and 'Infibulation.' De Pauw's notion that American species were biologically inferior to their Old World counterparts was shared by some other enlightenment figures, including Buffon. The desire to refute de Pauw's arguments was a significant motivation behind Jefferson's decision to write Notes on the State of Virginia. Repair done to lower spine. Minor creasing to front edge of spine. Bumping to corners. Light pencil notation on final leaf. Minor rubbing to boards. Overall, a superior volume in exceptional condition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1103140012

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Recherches Philosophiques Sur Les Americains...

Verlag: Aberlin

Erscheinungsdatum: 1774

Einband: Leather Bound

Zustand: Very Good