Prophecy, oracles, and revelation

An ancient prophecy concerning stock-jobbing, and the conduct of the directors of the South-Sea-Company

Written, a thousand years ago, in the form of a parable, by the famous Avian: translated from the Greek to Latin, by Romulus of Athens: and now rendred into English, with additions

by Alexander Pennecuik

First published:
18th century
Language: English

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Traditions: Prophecy, oracles, and revelation

Subjects: Scotland, 18th century, Political satire, English, South Sea Company

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Prophecy, oracles, and revelation
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Edition	Date	Publisher	Language	ISBN	Access	Links
Written, a thousand years ago, in the form of a parable, by the famous Avian: translated from the Greek to Latin, by Romulus of Athens: and now rendred into English, with additions National Bibliography of Scotland record 12 p; 19 cm. (4to); A satirical poem, dated 28. Jan. 1721, attacking the directors of the South Sea Company, by Alexander Pennecuik, merchant and relative of his namesake Dr. Pennecuik (1650-1722); Caption title on p. 5 reads: The fable of the tortoise and the birds; Drop-head title on p. 5: The table of the tortoise and the birds	1721	Printed by John Mosman and company: and are to be sold at William Brown's shop	English	—	Catalog record	National Library of Scotland (opens in a new tab)