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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.

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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.

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