"Copyright, 1901, by H. L. Barber." Dark green, fine English cloth boards, crisp gilt cover titles wrapped around design of women in robe with outstretched arms, similar vignette at spine with gilt titles wrapping around cross.

Profuse with photo plates and illustrations throughout. Large 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" design weighing over 3 lbs. 

Complete title page description: "Story of the World's Worship. A Complete, Graphic and Comparative History of the many Strange Beliefs, Superstitious Practices, Domestic Peculiarities, Sacred Writings, Systems of Philosophy, Legends and Traditions, Customs and Habits of Mankind throughout the World. Ancient and Modern." "This Dark and Mystic Picture Strikingly Compared with the Beauty and Purity of Revealed Religion, the Whole Forming the Fascinating Story of the World's Worship from the Birth of Man to the Present Day. The Whole Profusely Illustrated from Authentic and Trustworthy Sources." "The Story of the World's Worship" is an updated and expanded version of author Frank Dobbins' 19th-century classic "Error s Chains." This was published near simultaneously with James Frazer s iconic editions of the "Golden Bough." The "Golden Bough" began as a two volume set, but ultimately expanded to a dozen volumes by the early 1900's. From original one-page: "The most complete book on the world's most interesting subject! Instructive, elevating and ennobling. Nearly 300 illustrations gathered. Printed on fine paper and bound fine English cloth. An illustrated examination of the pagan gods, devils, demons and evil spirits worshiped by mankind throughout the ages 'the whole dark picture,' as Dobbins writes. The only book containing a complete and accurate exposition in an accessible and popular form of the world's religious beliefs and worship. Gathered by eminent scholars from the libraries of the world in all lands and languages. A record of the observations made and knowledge gleaned by the authors through their travels in benighted lands and barbarous islands of the seas." Presented here is the fascinating story of the many forms in which humanity's religious nature has found expression from the first forms of worship to the present day. The dark and mystic pictures of false beliefs strikingly compared with the beauty of revealed religion. This groundbreaking study - one of the first of its kind - also covers idols, temples, shrines and sacred places, incantations, sacrifices, customs, legends and myths. An important work which will prove its value again and again to anyone interested in the study of comparative religions, anthropology, magic and the occulted. Features a detailed alphabetical index. 777 page of text; 785 pages with index. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.