palæology

palæology
Archeology that focuses on prehistoric antiquities.

It is therefore deeply to be regretted, that this eminent genius has occupied, in this ſuperſtitious palæology, a long and buſy life, which might have been employed in original works of infinite advantage to the world, and honour to himſelf.


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