A book of knovvledge in three parts. The first, containing a brief introduction to astrology, shewing the nature, qualitie, and effects of the twelve signs, and seven planets; their dominion over bodies, with the fortunes of those calculated, who are born under them, als a delightful wheel of fortune. The second, a treatise of physick, the anatomy of mans body, the diseases incident to the body of man, rules and receipts for the curing of them; also rules, for sweating, bathing, conserving, and preserving, and the way to make cordial-waters; also the principal rules of arithmatick, very plain and easie. The third, the country-mans guide to good husbandry, rules for setting and planting of orchards, gardens, and woods; also rare receipts for curing diseases in horses, sheep, cows, and oxen; also an almanack for ever, and other variety of inventions, very profitable and advantagious. Composed by Sam. Strangehopes

All titles

• A book of knovvledge in three parts. The first, containing a brief introduction to astrology, shewing the nature, qualitie, and effects of the twelve signs, and seven planets; their dominion over bodies, with the fortunes of those calculated, who are born under them, als a delightful wheel of fortune. The second, a treatise of physick, the anatomy of mans body, the diseases incident to the body of man, rules and receipts for the curing of them; also rules, for sweating, bathing, conserving, and preserving, and the way to make cordial-waters; also the principal rules of arithmatick, very plain and easie. The third, the country-mans guide to good husbandry, rules for setting and planting of orchards, gardens, and woods; also rare receipts for curing diseases in horses, sheep, cows, and oxen; also an almanack for ever, and other variety of inventions, very profitable and advantagious. Composed by Sam. Strangehopes
• Book of knowledge

People / Organizations

• S. Tyus ("printed for")
• Samuel Strangehopes (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for S. Tyus, at the three Bibles on London Bridge, 1665.

Publication year

1665

ESTC No.

R186996

Grub Street ID

75434

Description

[16], 170, [2] p. : ill.(woodcuts), tables, diagrams ; 8°.

Note

With a final imprimatur leaf

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