The wonders of nature and art; : being an account of whatever is most curious and remarkable throughout the world; whether relating to its animals, vegetables, minerals, volcanoes, cataracts, hot and cold springs, and other parts of natural history; or, to the buildings, manufactures, inventions, and discoveries of its inhabitants. The whole collected from the writings of the best historians, travellers, geographers, and philosophers, among which are some original manuscripts; interspersed with pious observations and reflections; illustrated with notes, and adorned with copper-plates.
- Date:
- MDCCLXVIII. [1768]
- Books
About this work
Publication/Creation
London : Printed for Newbery and Carnan, Sons and successors to the late Mr. John Newbery, at the Bible and Sun, no. 65, the north side of St. Paul's Church-yard, MDCCLXVIII. [1768]
Physical description
6 volumes : illustrations (copper-engravings) ; 12mo (18 cm)
Edition
The second edition.
References note
Roscoe, S. Newbery, A637
ESTC T83934
Roscoe, A637 (2)
Notes
Copper-engraved plates (some folded).
Copy 2 Vols. 1, 2, 4 Supplier/Donor: National Trust. Note: Bound in 18th century calf, red goatskin spine labels. Ownership inscription of Ann Milicent Clarke on front pastedowns.
Type/Technique
Languages
Holdings
- Vol. 5 only
- Vols. 1, 2 and 4 only
Where to find it
Vol. 5
Location Status Access Closed storesEPB/A/53414.v5Vol. 1
Location Status Access Closed storesEPB/A/61176.v1Vol. 2
Location Status Access Closed storesEPB/A/61176.v2Vol. 4
Location Status Access Closed storesEPB/A/61176.v4