The book of [k]nowledge: treating of the wisdom of the antients. In four parts. [I]. Shewing the various and wonderful operations of the signs and planets, and other celestial constellations, on the bodies of men, &c. [II]. Prognostications for ever, necessary to keep the body in health; with several choice receipts in physic and surgery. [III]. An abstract of the art of physiognomy and palmestry, together with the signification of moles, and interpretation of dreams, &c. [IV]. The farmer's kalender: containing, 1. Perpetual prognostications for weather. 2. The whole mystery of husbandry. 3. The complete and experienced farrier and cow-leech, &c. Written by Erra Pater, a Jew, doctor in astronomy and physic, born in Bethany near Mount Olivet in Judea. Made English by W. Lily, student in physic and astrology. To which is added, the dealer's directory. [Co]ntaining, 1. The true form of all sorts of bills, bonds, &c. the best method of getting in debts, and compounding them. 3. An account of weights, measures, numbers, coins; with divers other necessary things, and useful tables.

  • Erra Pater.
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MDCCLXVI. [1766]
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Belfast : [Prin]ted and sold by the booksellers, MDCCLXVI. [1766]

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156p. : ill. ; 120.

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