A book of knowledge : In four parts. : Part first. Shewing the nature of astrology, by the cælestial 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. Arithmetic in all its parts. Remedies for diseases in horses, cows, oxen, hogs, sheep, &c. : A perpetual almanack for ever. A complete tide table. An account of all the market days, roads and fairs in England and Wales. : Part fourth. The compleat gardiner, or the country-mans guide to good husbandry / Composed by Samuel Strangehopes.

  • Strangehopes, Samuel
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[1700?]
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London : Printed for Eben. Tracy, at the three Bibles on London-Bridge: and B. Deacon, at the Angel in Guilt-spur-street, near Newgate, [1700?]

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15 unnumbered pages, 144 pages : illustrations

Notes

"With new additions"--Cover.
Date of publication suggested by Wing.
Imperfect: stained.
Reproduction of original in: William Andrews Clark Memorial Library, University of California, Los Angeles, California.

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Wing (2nd ed.) S5928aA

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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English Books, 1641-1700 ; 2275:18) s1999 miun s

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