A compleat collection of English proverbs; also the most celebrated proverbs of the Scotch, Italian, French, Spanish, and other languages. : The whole methodically digested and illustrated with annotations, and proper explications / By the late Reverend and learned J. Ray ... ; To which is added, (written by the same author) a collection of English words not generally used ... ; With an account of the preparing and refining such metals and minerals as are gotten in England.

  • Ray, John, 1627-1705.
Date:
1737
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: A compleat collection of English proverbs; also the most celebrated proverbs of the Scotch, Italian, French, Spanish, and other languages. : The whole methodically digested and illustrated with annotations, and proper explications / By the late Reverend and learned J. Ray ... ; To which is added, (written by the same author) a collection of English words not generally used ... ; With an account of the preparing and refining such metals and minerals as are gotten in England. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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