A history of the Earth and animated nature
by GOLDSMITH, Oliver
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Goldsmith (1728-74) was the son of a Church of England clergyman who later served as a model for the preacher in The deserted village. Goldsmith studied at Trinity College in Dublin, where he barely earned his B.A. in medicine. After being rejected for the clergy, a generous uncle sent him to Edinburgh University to study medicine, but instead of taking a degree, he traveled through Europe. It is from these travels that Goldsmith drew the inspiration for his great novel, The Vicar of Wakefield. He later returned impoverished to London where he initially practiced medicine, and later devoted his full time to writing. Throughout his life he struggled with a bad gambling habit, leaving him more often than not impoverished, and with a debt of over £2000 after his death.
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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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- Bookseller
- Rootenberg Rare Books & Manuscripts (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12202
- Title
- A history of the Earth and animated nature
- Author
- GOLDSMITH, Oliver
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Blackie and Son
- Place of Publication
- Glasgow
- Date Published
- 1840
- Keywords
- literature, poetry
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