Thelyphthora; or, A Treatise on Female Ruin,

Book. in its causes, effects, consequences, prevention and remedy; considered on the basis of the divine law: Under the following heads, viz. marriage, whoredom and fornication, adultery, polygamy, divorce; with many other incidental matters. London: J. Dodsley, 1780-81. 3 vols, 8vo, 19th c. 3/4 morocco, marbled boards, raised bands, gilt compartments, Pp. xxiv, 412;[iv], 382, (18); [iv], 402, (10). A.e.g. Bindings moderately rubbed, older ownership stamp on interior leaf; a very good, sound set. First edition. A famous treatise on the social benefits of polygamy, which causd a great outcry, and petirions were raised to suppress it. Brigham Young owned a copy of the set.. The third volume was published separately. BLC; NSTC..