The book of knowledge : treating of the wisdom of the ancients. : In four parts. I. Shewing the various and wonderful operation of the signs and planets, and other celestial constellations, on the bodies of men, &c. II. Prognostications for ever necessary to keep the body in health; with several choice receipts in physic and surgery. III. An abstract of the art of physiognomy and palmistry, together with the signification of moles and the interpretation of dreams, &c. IV. The farmer's calendar, containing, 1st. Perpetual prognostications for weather. 2d. The whole mystery of husbandry. 3d. The complete and experienced farrier and cowleech., &c. /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Erra Pater
Other Authors: Lilly, William, 1602-1681 (Translator), Thomas, Isaiah, 1749-1831 (Illustrator)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Series:Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ; no. 30393.
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Online Access:Evans Digital Edition
Description
Item Description:Frontispiece identical with that in the Boston edition printed by Zachariah Fowle in about 1767. The American Antiquarian Society copy of that edition has a note in the hand of Isaiah Thomas, Senior, stating that he made the cut while an apprentice to Fowle in 1762.
Date of publication supplied by Evans.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:118 pages, 2 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. (duodecimo)
Microform version available in the Readex Early American Imprints series.
Place of Publication:United States -- Massachusetts -- Worcester.