Tan tree leather binding with green title plate, gilt banding and title on the spine.

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This is a very fine copy of a rare 18th century book book

The female pilgrim, or, The travels of Hepzibah, under the similitude of a dream: in which is given, an historical account of the pilgrim’s extract, and a description of her native country, with the state of the inhabitants thereof … To which is added, by the author of the Spiritual Magazine, A supplement to the female pilgrim; or, The Travels of Evangelistus … 1762

Hephzibah is an Old Testament name that came into use in the 17th century but is not often used today. It does have fewer formal nicknames Eppie and Hepsie, which seem revivable.

As a literary device or artistic form, an allegory is a narrative or visual representation in which a character, place, or event can be interpreted to represent a hidden meaning with moral or political significance. Authors have used allegory throughout history in all forms of art to illustrate or convey complex ideas and concepts in ways that are comprehensible or striking to its viewers, readers, or listeners.
Writers and speakers typically use allegories to convey (semi-)hidden or complex meanings through symbolic figures, actions, imagery, or events, which together create the moral, spiritual, or political meaning the author wishes to convey. Many allegories use personification of abstract concepts.