The book of knowledge : treating of the wisdom of the ancients. In three parts. I. Shewing the wonderful operation of the signs & planets, and other celestial constellations, on the bodies of men, &c. II. An abstract of the art of physiognomy and palmistry, together with the signification of moles, and the interpretation of dreams, &c. III. The farmer's calendar, &c. Perpetual prognostications for weather-- The mystery of husbandry-- The experienced farrier, &c. Written by Erra Pater, a Jew doctor in astronomy and physic, born in Bethany, near Mount Olivet, Judea. Made English by W. Lilly, student in astrology. To which is added, The wheel of fortune.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Erra Pater.

Contributor:

• Lilly, William, 1602-1681, translator.
• White, Joseph, 1755?-1836, bookseller.
• Cambridge, Charles, 1761?-1831, bookseller.

Series:

• Eighteenth century collections online. Part 2: New editions.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Astrology.
• Dreams.
• Fortune-telling.
• Horses--Diseases.
• Veterinary medicine.

Physical Description:

82 pages : illustrations ; 12⁰

Place of Publication:

[Boston] : Sold by J. White and C. Cambridge, near Charles River Bridge, Boston, [1790]

System Details:

• Mode of access: World Wide Web.
• text file

Notes:

• Date of publication supplied by Evans.
• Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. s2009 miunns
• Reproduction of original from Boston Public Library.

Cited in:

• Evans, 22489
• English Short Title Catalog, W38411.

Contains:

Wheel of fortune.

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.