Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Displayed. being Discourses on such particulars of Natural History as were thought most proper to Excite Curiosity, and Form the Minds of Youth.

Beschreibung

Recent quarter calf over marbled boards. xvi, 279, 300 [20]p. 21 copper plates. An English translation of the first volume of an early work on natural history by Noel Pluche (1688-1761). The main body of this volume consists of five sections, on insects, birds, terrestrial animals, fish, and plants. Each section contains fascinating descriptions of the subjects considered, and the book is illustrated with 21 charming copper engravings.

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Bibliografische Details

Titel

Spectacle de la Nature: or, Nature Displayed. being Discourses on such particulars of Natural History as were thought most proper to Excite Curiosity, and Form the Minds of Youth.

Verlag

J. Pemberton

Erscheinungsjahr

1733

Auflage

First British Edition.

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• Natural History