The book of knowledge. In four parts. Part first. Shewing the nature of astrology, by the coelestial signs and planets. Measures of time. Movable terms, for 20 years, &c. Divers things necessary in trade and dealing, &c. To know the weather in all seasons of the year. Good and bad fortune as born under the several signs. The manner of resolving doubtful questions, relating to love, business, &c. Moles and marks in the body, their signification; Dreams, their interpretation Part second. The wheel of fortune, resolving questions in astrology. Fortunate and unfortunate days throughout the year. To know the changing of the moon by the prime observations on New-years-day. Part third. A treatise of physick, by the signs and planets. Observations in midwifery. Receipts for curing all diseases in men, women, and children The art of cookery. The forms of writing bonds bills, &c. Arithmetick in all its parts. Remedies for diseases in horses, cows, oxen, hogs, sheep, &c. A perpetual almanack for eve

People / Organizations

• Samuel Strangehopes (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for Eben. Tracy, at the Three Bibles on London-Bridge: and B. Deacon, at the Angel in Guilt-Spur-Street, near Newgate, [between 1699 and 1708?]

Publication year

1699-1708

ESTC No.

T232405

Grub Street ID

257516

Description

[16], 144 p. : ill. (woodcuts) ; 8°.

Note

Bridget Deacon active 1699-1708. Cf. British Book Trade Index

With an added, illustrated title page which reads: A book of knowledge. With new additions. Composed by Sam. Strangehopes. At foot of page: Licensed according to order

Signatures: A-K]8.