A History of the Earth and Animated Nature (2 vols)
by Goldsmith, Oliver
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A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature is a fascinating work of natural history. It was first published in 1774 in eight volumes, these volumes brought together a history of the earth with a description of its geographical features and species. Oliver Goldsmith was a novelist, poet and journalist as well as the author of many works of natural history. He is now best known for his 1766 novel, The Vicar of Wakefield .
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- Northgate Books (FR)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 217
- Title
- A History of the Earth and Animated Nature (2 vols)
- Author
- Goldsmith, Oliver
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Blackie and Son Glasgow
- Date Published
- 1853
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