A History of the Earth and Animated Nature
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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- Argosy Book Store (US)
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- 140523
- Title
- A History of the Earth and Animated Nature
- Author
- GOLDSMITH, Oliver
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- J. Christie
- Place of Publication
- Dublin
- Date Published
- 1812
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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