An History of the Earth and Animated Nature
by Oliver Goldsmith
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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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- Title
- An History of the Earth and Animated Nature
- Author
- Oliver Goldsmith
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- J. Nourse
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1774
- Keywords
- BZDB291 An History of the Earth and Animated Nature
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