AN HISTORICAL DISQUISITION CONCERNING THE KNOWLEDGE WHICH THE ANCIENTS HAD OF INDIA; AND THE PROGRESS OF TRADE WITH THAT COUNTRY PRIOR TO THE DISCOVERY OF THE PASSAGE TO IT BY THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE. WITH AN APPENDIX containing observations on the civil policy - the laws and judicial proceedings - the arts - the sciences - and religious institutions of the Indians. By William Robertson principal of the university and historiographer to his Majesty for Scotland. First American Edition from the fifth London Edition. Philadelphia, John Bioren & Tho. L. Plowman; A. Fagan, Printer. 1812. Small light ownership stamp of T.B. Mills Dealer in Lands, Live Stock, Mines and Ranches and Publisher "Mining World," Las Vegas, N. M. Old Boston bookseller label . Full polished calf binding, rubbed at exterior hinges and corners. See all of our photos for best description.