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Telluris theoria sacra : orbis nostri originem & mutationes generales, quas aut jam subiit, aut olim subiturus est, complectens. Libri duo priores de diluvio & Paradiso. Editio secunda. Authore T. Burnetio.
Burnet, Thomas, 1635?-1715.Date: MDCLXXXIX. [1689]- Books
Telluris theoria sacra: : orbis nostri originem & mutationes generales, quas aut jam subiit, aut olim subiturus est, complectens. Libri duo posteriores de conflagratione mundi et de futuro rerum statu.
Burnet, Thomas, 1635?-1715.Date: MDCLXXXIX. [1689]- Books
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Mercator's sailing, applied to the true figure of the earth. With an introduction, concerning the discovery and determination of that figure. By Patrick Murdoch, M. A. Rector of Stradishall in Suffolk.
Murdoch, Patrick, -1774.Date: 1741- Books
A review of The theory of the earth, and of its proofs : especially in reference to Scripture.
Burnet, Thomas, 1635?-1715.Date: 1690- Books
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The natural history of animals containing the anatomical description of several creatures dissected by the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris. Wherein The Construction, Fabrick and genuine Use of the Parts, are exactly and finely delineated in Copper Plates, and the whole Enriched with many Curious Physical and no less useful Anatomical Remarks, being one of the most Considerable Productions of that Academy. Done into English by a Fellow of the Royal Society. To which is added an account of the measure of a degree of a great circle of the earth, Published by the Members of the same Academy: English'd by R.W. Srs. With an alphabetical table of the Names of the several Animals mention'd in this Volume. And likewise an Alphabetical Index to make the Work Compleat. Publish'd by an Order of Council of the Royal Society
Académie royale des sciences (France)Date: 1702- Books
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The knowledge of future events, according to celestial causes: or Wonderful things made manifest to the world. Wherein is discover'd the future changes and mutations of all Europe, for several years to come; as namely: wars, sicknesses, earth-quakes, thunder and lightning, as also apparitions in the clouds, &c. Being deduc'd from the great conjuction of Saturn and Jupiter in Aries, the like whereof hath not happen'd these seven hundred and thirty four years. It likewise gives an account of the event of Europe's wars; together with an universal peace that is to follow (after these wars are ended) such as the world never enjoy'd the like. To which is added, a most exact account of all the eclipses of both sun and moon, that will be visible in England, for six years to come. All which (being well approved of by divers eminent astrologers) cannot but be very acceptable to all people, at so small a price. By James Corderoy, Student in Astrology and Physick.
Corderoy, James.Date: 1705- Books
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The antiquity and duration of the world. By G.H. Toulmin, M.D.
Toulmin, G. H. (George Hoggart).Date: MDCCLXXX. [1780]- Books
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Natures secrets. Or, The admirable and wonderfull history of the generation of meteors : Particularly describing, the temperatures and qualities of the four elements, the heights, magnitudes, and influences of the fixt and wandring stars: the efficient and finall causes of comets, earthquakes, deluges, epidemicall diseases, and prodigies of precedent times; registred by the students of nature. Their conjecturall presages of the weather, from the planets mutuall aspects, and sublunary bodies: with the proportions and observations on the weather-glass, with philosophicall paraphrases rendred explicitely, usefull at sea and land. / By the industry and observations of Thomas Willsford, Gent.
Willsford, ThomasDate: 1658- Books
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A treatise of comets, containing I. An explication of all the various appearances of the late comet, both in its own Trajectory and the Firmament of Fixt Stars, to its setting in the Sun-Beams: Illustrated with a Plan of the Earth's and Comet's Orbits. II. The history of comets from the earliest Account of those kinds of Planets, to the present Time; wherein the Sentiments of the Antient and Modern Philosophers are occasionally display'd. With Remarks on the Intentional End of Comets, and the Nature and Design of Saturn's Ring. III. The distance, velocity, size, solidity, and other properties of those bodies consider'd; and the wonderful Phaenomena of their Tails and Atmospheres accounted for. Illustrated also by a Copper-Plate. By George Smith.
Smith, George, 1700-1773.Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]- Books
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The new planet no planet, or, The earth no wandring star, except in the wandring heads of Galileans : here out of the principles of divinity, philosophy, astronomy, reason, and sense, the earth's immobility is asserted : the true sense of Scripture in this point, cleared : the fathers and philosophers vindicated : divers theologicall and philosophicall points handled, and Copernicus his opinion, as erroneous, ridiculous, and impious, fully refuted / by Alexander Rosse ; in answer to a discourse, that the earth may be a planet.
Ross, Alexander, 1591-1654Date: 1646- Books
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A short treatise on the all-cleansing, - all-healing, - and all-invigorating qualities of the simple earth, When long and repeatedly applied to the naked Human-Body and Lungs, for the safe, speedy, and radical Cure of all Diseases, internal as well as external, which are, in their Nature or Stage, susceptible of being cured;-for the preservation of the Health, Vigour, Bloom and Beauty of Body and of Mind;-For rejuvenating the aged and decaying Human-Body;-And for prolonging Life to the very longest possible Period. To which are added, a description of the best Kinds of Soil, or Mould, and Situations,-And of the best Methods of conducting this most essicacious, and most salutary Practice of Earth-Bathing; And a free Critique on the regular Professors or Teachers, and Practisers of Medicine, Surgery, &c. Being the first Book or Pamphlet that ever was published in the World on the Subject of Earth-Bathing. By James Graham, M. D.
Graham, James, 1745-1794.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Books
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Ouranoskopia, or, The contemplation of the heavens, in a perpetual speculum, or general prognostication for ever : wherein is succinctly demonstrated the names and natures of the signs, planets and aspects, terms of art, order of the spheres, the colours, magnitudes, motions, solid proportions and distances of the seven planets from the earth ... / by Iames Corss.
Corss, James.Date: 1662- Books
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A discovery of a new world, or, A discourse tending to prove, that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in the moon : with a discourse concerning the probability of a passage thither : unto which is added, A discourse concerning a new planet, tending to prove, that 'tis probable our Earth is one of the planets : in two parts / by John Wilkins.
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672Date: 1684- Books
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A new treatise proving a multiplicity of worlds : that the planets are regions inhabited and the earth a star, and that it is out of the center of the world in a third heaven, and turns round before the sun which is fixed : and other most rare and curious things / by Peter Borell.
Borel, Pierre, 1620?-1671Date: 1658- Books
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A new treatise, proving a multiplicity of worlds : That the planets are regions inhabited, and the earth a star, and that it is out of the center of the world in the third heaven, and turns round before the sun which is fixed. And other most rare and curious things. / By Peter Borell, counselor and physitian to the King of France.
Borel, Pierre, 1620?-1671Date: 1658- Books
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A double ephemeris for the year of grace, 1653. Geocentricall & heliocentricall : or the planets dayly places from our moveable center of the earth, and their motions about their common and fixed center of the sun. With all their aspects and configurations at either. The like never before published. Also generall and monethly predictions thereon. Together with the daily change of weather in an extraordinary manner. Calculated exactly, and referred to the zenith of the famous city of London. Vsefull for all England, Scotland, and Ireland. By Thomas Streete, student in the mathematicks.
Streete, ThomasDate: 1653 [i.e. 1652]- Books
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A new system on fire and planetary life; shewing that the sun and planets are inhabited, and that they enjoy the same temperament as our earth. Also, an Elucidation of The Phaenomena of Electricity and Magnetism.
Harrington, Robert, 1751-1837.Date: (february, 1796. )- Books
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The true fortune-teller, or, Guide to knowledge : Discovering the whole art of chyromancy, physiognomy, metoposcopy, and astrology. Containing, 1. A discription of the planets, their power and influence over the bodies of men, women, and children. 2. Of the several lines, ... charracters [sic] in the hand and wrist; ... 3. Of physiognomy. ... 14. Of the good and bad days of each month relating to health. To which is added, Aristotles Observations on the heavens, their motion. Of firey meters, thunder, lightning, eclipses, commets [sic], earth-quakes, & whirl-winds.
Date: 1686- Books
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Mercurius coelestis : being an almanack for the year of the worlds redemption, 1681. And of its creation according to the best of history, 5630. It being the first after bissextile, or leap-year in which is comprized variety of matter fit for such a subject, - as the aspects of the planets, eclipses, sun rising and setting, monthly observations in verse and prose. With other things. [bracket] Astronomically and astrologically [bracket] considered. Calculated for the meridian of London. / By John Partridge.
Partridge, John, 1644-1715Date: 1681- Books
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Mercurius coelestis : being an almanack for the year of the worlds redemption, 1681. And of its creation according to the best of history, 5630. It being the first after bissextile, or leap-year in which is comprized variety of matter fit for such a subject, - as the aspects of the planets, eclipses, sun rising and setting, monthly observations in verse and prose. With other things. [bracket] Astronomically and astrologically [bracket] considered. Calculated for the meridian of London. / By John Partridge.
Partridge, John, 1644-1715Date: 1681- Books
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The newest, best, and very-much esteemed book of knowledge. Being very necessary and useful for the instruction and benefit of all persons. Shewing the effects of the planets and other astronomical constellations; with the strange events that happen to men, women, and children, born under them. Together with the husbandman's practice: or, pregnostication for ever. And the shepherd's perpetual calendar for the weather. Also a brief discourse of the natural causes of meteors; with an account of several remarkable earthquakes, rains, thunders, thunder-bolts, lightnings, comets, blazing-stars, &c. And observations on the weather, and signs foretelling rain. - a brief collection of all the members of man physiognomiz'd. - Signification of moles on man or woman. - Interpretation of dreams. - And Pythagoras's wheel of fortune. With a particular account of the earth and sea: and a description of the most magnificent Temple of Solomon: also of the seven wonders of the world.
Date: 1764- Books
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A dissertation on the knowledge of the ancients, in Astronomy and Optical Instruments; on the Physical Causes of the Earth's Diurnal and Annual Motions; on the Distances of the Planets from the Sun, and on its Magnitude. Wherein is demonstrated, that the composition of a projectile and gravitating force, cannot account for the motions of the planets; and that their Distances, and the Magnitude of the Sun, cannot be by much so great as generally esteemed. By J. Rogers, M.D.
Rogers, John, M.D.Date: M.DCC.LV. [1755]- Books
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An almanack for the year of our Lord God, 1692 : Being the bissextil or leap-year, and from the creation 5692. Calculated for the meridian of the centre or middle of England, whose latitude is 54 deg. And therefore far more usefull for the kingdom in general, than any other extant. By W. Turner, Gent. In this almanack are contained these particluars. 1. A description of England, and a general tide-table. 2. A chronology of memorable things. 3. The sun's rising, setting, length of the day & night, and his place in the ecliptick, and break of day. 4. The change, full and quarters of the moon, with the time that every planet meets with the moon. 5. Choice rules for husbandry and gardening. 6. Presidents for making bills, bonds, wills, leases, &c. 7. Tables for interest of money, and for the purchasing of lands or leases of houses. 8. To measure and set out land, --- 9. To gauge vessels. - 10. And to find the hour of the day by the sun.
Turner, W. (William), active 1687-1701Date: 1692- Books
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A brief survey of the terraqueous globe: containing, I. The description and use of the globes. II. The construction and use of maps. III. Geography; Or, a short view of the Ancient and Modern State of the several Kingdoms of the World. Exhibiting, 1. The Description of the Solar System, and particularly of the Earth considered as a Planet. 2. The Situation-Extent-Boundaries and Divisions of the various Countries. 3. Chief Towns-Mountains - Rivers - Climate, and Produce. 4. Government-Revenues-Commerce-Sea, and Land Forces. 5. Religion-Language-Literature Customs, and Manners of the different Nations. 6. A View of Ancient Geography, with an Explanation of the names. Written originally by John Mair, A.M. and now republished, with great additions, Amendments, and Improvements, Illustrated with maps of the Ancient and Modern Worlds, and the Four Quarters, engrave by T. Kitchen.
Mair, John, 1702 or 1703-1769.Date: M,DCC,LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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Mercurius Anglicanus, or, The English Mercury : being a double ephemeris for the year of our Lord, 1691, heliocentrical & geocentrical, or the planets, places and aspects referred both to the sun and earth : exactly calculated from Astronomia Carolina for the meridian of the famous city of London ... but generally useful to England, Scotland, and Ireland &c. ... to which is added the time of high water at London-bridge ... : being the third after bissextile ... / by George Parker.
Parker, George, 1654-1743Date: 1690