The school of wisdom and arts; being a complete repository of what is most curious in art and nature. [In 12 sections] Containing, I. A survey of man, with sublime Reflections on his most noble Part, the Soul. II. A particular Description of the Structure of the Human Body; and the wonderful Properties of the Eye described. III. Astronomy, Oratory, Politeness, and Morality. IV. A Review of the Creation, viz. Birds, Beasts, Fishes, and Insect; their Industry, Sagacity, &c. V. Of the Globe: Gravity, Air, Light, Sound, Water, Clouds, Pain, Hail and Snow, with their Properties and Use. VI. Nations compared with each other. VII. Drawing, Painting in Water and Oil Colours; Gilding, Etching, Engraving, Painting upon Glass, and Bronzing. &c, &c. Co

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Verlag: Berwick: printed for William Phorson, 1783

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1st ed. 339, [1], viii p. Contemp. calf, very worn with front board detached, and book block almost split in two. Marginal spotting throughout. A scarce title. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers wb18116

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Titel: The school of wisdom and arts; being a ...

Verlag: Berwick: printed for William Phorson

Erscheinungsdatum: 1783

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: 1st Edition