Authentic memoirs concerning the Portuguese Inquisition Work that includes several references to the earthquake of 1755, usually attributed to the Scottish historian Archibald Bower (1686-1766) who was a member of the society of Jesus and, later, embraced the Church of England. Bower is also the author of a history of the Popes, in 7 volumes (London, 1748-66). Copy with slight acidity but complete and solid; manuscript possession (signature) of the time on the title page (James Wylie). Entire calf binding.