An History of the Earth and Animated Nature [Volume II only]
by Goldsmith, Oliver
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good (Minus)/No Jacket
- Seller
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Chico, California, United States
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Synopsis
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
- Quercus Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 005008
- Title
- An History of the Earth and Animated Nature [Volume II only]
- Author
- Goldsmith, Oliver
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good (Minus)
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Edition
- Later Printing
- Publisher
- James Williams
- Place of Publication
- Dublin
- Date Published
- 1782
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾" - 7&
- Bookseller catalogs
- Science;
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