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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- Austwick Hall Books (GB)
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- 5892
- Title
- A history of the earth and animated nature.
- Author
- GOLDSMITH Oliver:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- London: Blackie (1886).
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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