Book by Dr. M. Edrehi, published in London by the author and later by his son in Philadelphia in 1855. This is the first book on Kabbalah published in the USA. It includes a list of American subscribers and details information about Jews in unusual places. The book contains wonderful prints of Isaac and Moses Edrehi, with Moses also serving as British Consul in Jerusalem. Moses ben Isaac Edrehi (c. 1774–c. 1842) was a Moroccan-born cabalist and teacher of modern and Oriental languages. He resided mainly in Amsterdam and England. Edrehi strongly believed in the existence of the Ten Lost Tribes in Western Asia. This edition was set up by his son, Isaac Edrehi.
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This book, "An Historical Account of the Ten Tribes Settled Beyond the River Sambatyon, in the East," is the first book on Cabala published in the USA. Originally printed in London by the author, Rev. Dr. Moses Edrehi, it was later printed by his son, Isaac Edrehi, in Philadelphia. Published circa 1855. The book details information about Jews in unusual places. Rev. Dr. Moses Edrehi (circa 1774-circa 1842) was an eccentric Moroccan Jewish scholar; he was an itinerant Rabbi who spent time in Europe, especially England, before settling in Israel, where he served as the British Consul in Jerusalem.
The History of the Jews, to the Present Time: Third American EditionThird American edition of "The History of the Jews, to the Present Time" by M.A. Berk. Published in 1844. This 12mo cloth-bound book contains approximately 400 pages, with 60 pages dedicated to contemporary Jews in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Includes a contemporary lithograph of a Polish Rabbi. May be related to a work published in 1827.