A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature - [Complete in 4 Volumes]
by Goldsmith, Oliver (1730?-1774)
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- Hardcover
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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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- MW Books Ltd. (IE)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 60868
- Title
- A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature - [Complete in 4 Volumes]
- Author
- Goldsmith, Oliver (1730?-1774)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- New Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- York [Eng. ] T. Wilson And R. Spence
- Date Published
- 1804
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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