The book of knowledge. In four parts. Part first. Shewing the nature of astrology, by the coelestial signs and planets. Measures of time. Movable terms, for 20 years, &c. Divers things necessary in trade and dealing, &c. To know the weather in all seasons of the year. Good and bad fortune as born under the several signs. The manner of resolving doubtful questions, relating to love, business, &c. Moles and marks in the body, their signification; Dreams, their interpretation Part second. The wheel of fortune, resolving questions in astrology. ... To know the changing of the moon by the prime observations on New-years-day. Part third. A treatise of physick, by the signs and planets. Observations in midwifery. ... The forms of writing bonds bills, &c. Arithmetick in all its parts. ... An account of all the market days, roads, and fairs in England and Wales. Part fourth. The compleat gardiner, or the country-man's guide to good hu bandry [sic]. Composed by Sam. Strangehopes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Strangehopes, Samuel.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Almanacs, English.

Medicine--Early works to 1800.

Medicine.

Astrology--Early works to 1800.

Astrology.

Handbooks, vade-mecums, etc--Early works to 1800.

Handbooks, vade-mecums, etc.

Agriculture--Handboks, manuals, etc--Early works to 1800.

Agriculture.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([16], 144 p. ) ill. (woodcuts) ;

Place of Publication:

London : printed for Eben. Tracy, at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge: and B. Deacon, at the Angel in Guilt-Spur-Street, near Newgate, 1701?]

Notes:

With an added, illustrated title page which reads: A book of knowledge. With new additions. Composed by Sam. Strangehopes. At foot of page: licensed according to order.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T232405.

OCLC:

642553499