An history of the constancy of nature. Wherein, by comparing the latter age with the former, it is maintained that the world doth not decay universally, in respect of it self, or the heavens, elements, mixt bodies, meteors, minerals, plants, animals, nor man in his age, stature, strength, or faculties of his minde, as relating to all arts and science / by John Jonston of Poland. [Translated by John Rowland].

  • Jonstonus, Joannes, 1603-1675
Date:
1657
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Credit: An history of the constancy of nature. Wherein, by comparing the latter age with the former, it is maintained that the world doth not decay universally, in respect of it self, or the heavens, elements, mixt bodies, meteors, minerals, plants, animals, nor man in his age, stature, strength, or faculties of his minde, as relating to all arts and science / by John Jonston of Poland. [Translated by John Rowland]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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