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The astrological physitian : Shewing, how to finde out the cause and nature of a disease, according to the secret rules of the art of astrology. Also generall rules and instructions, teaching how to discover what part of the body is afflicted. With a perfect description of the diseases and infirmities, signified by the planets, in any of the twelve zodiacall constellations, together with a most exact method, shewing how to finde whether the sick shall live or dye, according to naturall causes; with an exact way how to finde the true crysis, judiciall or criticall dayes. Being of excellent use for all such as study physick. / By Wil: Andrevvs student in the Mathematicks and Astrology.
Andrews, William, approximately 1635-1713Date: 1656- Books
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Palmistry, the secrets thereof disclosed, or a familiar easy, and new method, whereby to iudge of the most general accidents of mans life from the lines of the hand : withal its dimensions and significations. Also many perticulars added, discovering the safety and danger of women in child-bed. VVith some choice of observations of phisiognomy, and the moles of the body. As also that most useful piece of astrology (long since promised) concerning elections for every particular occasion, now plainly manifested from rational principles of art. The second time imprinted. And much inlarged by the author, Richard Saunders, author of the former book of chyromancy and phisiognomy.
Saunders, Richard, 1613-1675Date: 1664- Books
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The English physitian enlarged : with three hundred, sixty and nine medicines made of English herbs, that were not in any impression untill this. Being an astrologo-physical discourse of the vulgar herbs of this nation; containing a compleat method of physick, whereby a man may preserve his body in health, or cure himself, being sick, for three pence charge, with such things only as grow in England, they being most fit for English bodies. Herein is also shewed these seven things, viz. 1. The way of making plaisters, oyntments, oyls, pultisses, syrups, decoctions, juleps or waters, of all sorts of physical herbs, ... 7. The way of mixing medicines according to the cause and mixture of the disease, and part of the body afflicted. By Nich. Culpeper, Gent. student in physick and astrology.
Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654Date: 1684- Books
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The English physitian enlarged : with three hundred, sixty and nine medicines, made of English herbs that were not in any impression until this: being an astrologo-physical discourse of the vulgar herbs of this nation; containing a compleat method of physick, whereby a man may preserve his body in health, or cure himself, being sick, for three pence charge, with such things only as grow in England, they being most fit for English bodies. Herein is also shewed these seven things; viz. 1. The way of making plaisters, oyntments, oyls, pultisses, syrups, decoctions, juleps or waters, of all sorts of physical herbs, ... 7. The way of mixing medicines according to cause and mixture of the disease, and part of the body afflicted. By Nich. Culpeper, gent. Student in physick and astrology.
Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654Date: 1676- Books
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A directory for midwives: or, A guide for women : in their conception. Bearing; and suckling their children. The first part contains, 1. The anatomy of the vessels of generation. 2. The formation of the child in the womb. 3. What hinders conception, and its remedies. 4. What furthers conception. 5. A guide for women in conception. 6. Of miscarriage in women. 7. A guide for women in their labor. 8. A guide for women in their lying-in. 9. Of nursing children. To cure all diseases in women, read the second part of this book. By Nicholas Culpeper gent. Student in physick and astrology.
Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654Date: 1684- Books
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Pharmacopœia Londinensis; or, The London dispensatory : further adorned by the studies and collections of the fellows now living, of the said college. In this impression you may find, 1. Three hundred useful additions. 2. All the notes that were in the margent are brought into the book between two such crotchets as these [ ] 3. The virtues, qualities, and properties of every simple. 4. The virtues and use of the compounds. 5. Cautions in giving all medicines that are dangerous. 6. All the medicines that were in the old Latin dispensatory, and are left out in the new Latin one, are printed in this impression in English, with their virtues. 7. A key to Galen and Hippocrates, their method of physick, containing thirty three chapters. 8. In this impression, the Latin name of every one of the compounds is printed, and in what page of the new folio Latin book they are to be found. By Nich. Culpeper Gent. student in physick and astrology.
Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654Date: 1679- Books
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The hidden treasures of the art of physick : fully discovered: in four books. 1 Containing a physical description of man. 2 The causes, signes, and cures of all diseases, incident to the body. 3 The general cure of wounds, tumours, and ulcers. 4 A general rule, for making all kind of medicines; with the use and nature of distilled waters, juyces, decoctions, conserves, powders, elestuaries, plaisters, &c. To which is added three necessary tables, 1 sheweth the contents of the four books. 2 Explaineth all the terms of art which are used in physick and chirurgery. 3 Explaining the nature and use of simples, what they are, and where they grow. A work whereby the diligent reader may, without the help of other authors, attain to the knowledge of the art above-named. / By John Tanner, student in physick, and astrology.
Tanner, John, approximately 1636-1715Date: 1659- Books
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A directory for midwives: or a guide for women : In their conception. Bearing; and suckling their children. The first part contains, 1. The anatomy of the vessels of generation. 2. The formation of the child in the womb. 3. What hinder conceptions, and its remedies. 4. What furthers conception. 5. A guide for women in conception. 6. Of miscarriage in women. 7. A guide for women in their labor. 8. A guide for women in their lying in. 9. Of nursing children. To cure all diseases in women, read the second part of this book. By Nicholas Culpeper Gent. student in physick and astrology.
Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654Date: 1671- Books
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Pharmacopoeia Londinensis; or, the London dispensatory further adorned by the studies and collections of the fellows now living, of the said college. In this impression you may find, 1. Three hundred useful additions. 2. All the notes that were in the margent are brought i the book ... 8. In this impression, the Latin name of every one of the compounds is printed, and in what page of the new folio Latin book they are to be found. By Nicholas Culpepper, gent. student in physick and astrology.
Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654.Date: 1720- Books
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The hidden treasures of the art of physick : fully discovered. In four books. Containing 1. A physical description of man. 2. The causes, signs and cures of all diseases incident to the body. 3. The general cure of wounds, tumors and ulcers. 4. A general rule for making all kind of medicines; with the use and nature of distilled waters, juyces, decoctions, conserves, powders, electuaries, plaisters, &c. To which is added three necessary tables. 1. Sheweth the contents of the four books. 2. Explaineth all the terms of art which are used in physick and chyrurgery. Explaining the nature and use of simples what they are, and where they grow. A work whereby the diligent reader may, without the help of other authors, attain to the knowledge of the art above-named. The third edition, with additions. By John Tanner, student in physick and astrology.
Tanner, John, approximately 1636-1715Date: 1672- Books
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The new pantheon: or, Fabulous history of the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. Explained in a manner entirely new; and rendered much more useful than any hitherto published. Adorned with figures from antient paintings, medals, and gems, for the use of those who would understand history, poetry, painting, statuary, coins, medals, &c. With a dissertation on the theology and mythology of the heathens, from the writings of Moses, the Aegyptian, Graecian, Roman, and eastern historians, philosophers, poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The fourth edition, revised and corrected. By William Cooke, A.M. rector of Oldbury and Didmarton, in Gloucestershire, vicar of Enford, in Wiltshire, and chaplain to the Right Hon. the Earl of Suffolk. To which is added, an appendix, treating of their astrology, prodigies, auguries, auspices, oracles, &c. in which the origin of each is pointed out; and an historical account of the rise of altars, sacred groves, priests, and temples.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: M,DCC,LXXI. [1771]- Books
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The new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. Explained in a manner entirely new; And rendered much more useful than any hitherto published. adorned with figures from ancient Paintings, Medals, and Gems, for the Use of those who would understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. With A Dissertation on the Theology and Mythology of the Heathens, from the Writings of Moses, the Aegyptian, Graecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The fifth edition, revised and corrected. By William Cooke, A. M. Rector of Oldbury and Didmarton, in Gloucestershire, Vicar of Enford, in Wiltshire, and Chaplain to the Right Hon. the Earl of Suffolk. To which is added, an appendix, treating of their astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Auspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out; and an Historical Account of the Rise of Altars, Sacred Groves, Priests, and Temples.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: M,DCC,LXXVII. [1777]- Books
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The new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. Explain'd in a manner entirely new; And render'd much more useful than any hitherto publish'd. adorn'd with figures from ancient Paintings, Medals and Gems, for the Use of those Who wou'd understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. With An Explanation of the Mythology of the Ancients from the Writing of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The second edition revis'd and corrected, with large additions, and a dissertation on the theology of the heathens. By William Cooke, M. A. Rector of Oldbury and Didmarton in Gloucestershire, Vicar of Enford in Wiltshire, and Chaplain to the Right Honourable The Earl of Suffolk. To which is subjoin'd an appendix treating of their astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Aruspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out. And an Historical Account of the Rise of Altars, Sacred Groves, Priests and Temples.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: [1760?]- Books
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The last wills and testaments of J. Partridge, Student in Physick and Astrology; and Dr. Burnett, Master of the Charter-House.
Partridge, John, 1644-1715.Date: [1716]- Books
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Philosophical dissertations on the uncertainty of human knowledge. By the Marquis D'Argens, author of the Jewish spy. Viz. I. Of the Uncertainty of History. II. Concerning Logick. III. Concerning the General Principles of Natural Philosophy. IV. Concerning Motaphysicks. V. Concerning judicial Astrology. With some remarks on the theology of the Grecian philosophers. To which is added, Mons. Maupertuis's Dissertation upon gravity. &c. In two volumes. Translated from the last French edition. Vol. I.
Argens, marquis d', 1704-1771.Date: 1753- Books
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The new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, goddesses, heroes, &c. Explained in a Manner entirely New; And rendered much more useful than any hitherto published. Adorned With Figures from antient Paintings, Medals and Gems, for the Use of those who would understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. With An Explanation of the Mythology of the Antients from the Writings of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. The fourth edition, revised and corrected, with large additions, and a dissertation on the theology of the heathens. By William Cooke, M. A. Rector of Oldbury and Didmarton in Gloucestershire, Vicar of Enford in Wiltshire, and Chaplain to the Right Honourable the Earl of Suffolk. To which is subjoined, an appendix, Treating of their Astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Aruspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out: And an Historical Account of the Rise of Altars, Sacred Groves, Priests and Temples.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: M.DCC.LXVIII. [1768]- Books
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A new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, heroes, goddesses, &c. Explain'd in a Manner entirely New, And render'd much more useful than any hitherto publish'd on this Subject. Adorn'd with figures depicted from ancient paintings, Medals and Gems, for the Use of those who would understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. To which is added, a discourse on the theology of the ancients, wherein the Manner of their Worship, and the Rise and Progress of Idolatry are considered. As also an explanation of their ancient mythology from the Writings of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. With an appendix, Containing Some Account of their various superstitious Observances by Astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Aruspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each is pointed out. As also a short historical Account of the Rise of Altars, sacred Groves, Priests and Temples. By a gentleman of Cambridge.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: M.DCC.LVIII. [1758]- Books
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A new pantheon: or, fabulous history of the heathen gods, heroes, goddesses, &c. explain'd in a manner intirely new, And render'd much more useful than any hitherto publish'd on this Subject. Adorn'd with figures depicted from ancient paintings, medals and gems, for the Use of those who would understand History, Poetry, Painting, Statuary, Coins, Medals, &c. To which is added, a discourse on the theology of the ancients, wherein the Manner of their Worship, and the Rise and Progress of Idodolatry are considered. As also An Explanation of their ancient Mythology from the Writings of Moses; the Egyptian, Grecian, Roman, and Eastern Historians, Philosophers, Poets, &c. By Samuel Boyse, A.M. With an appendix, containing Some Account of their various superstitious Observances by Astrology, Prodigies, Auguries, Aruspices, Oracles, &c. in which the Origin of each are pointed out. As also a short historical Account of the Rise of Altars, sacred Groves, Priests and Temples. By a gentleman of Cambridge.
Boyse, Samuel, 1708-1749.Date: M.DCC.LIII. [1753]- Books
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Vox lunaris : being a philosophical & astrological discourse of two moons which were seen at London and the parts adjacent, June the eleventh 1679. a little before midnight. And what may in a course of nature be expected from this phasma in Europe. With some particular remarques upon the conjunctions of Saturn and Jupiter, and of the eclipses in Gemini, &c. for 120 years last past. By John Partridge student in Physick and Astrology.
Partridge, John, 1644-1715Date: 1679- Books
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Vox lunaris : being a philosophical & astrological discourse of two moons which were seen at London and the parts adjacent, June the eleventh 1679. a little before midnight. And what may in a course of nature be expected from this phasma in Europe. With some particular remarques upon the conjunctions of Saturn and Jupiter, and of the eclipses in Gemini, &c. for 120 years last past. / By John Partridge student in Physick and Astrology.
Partridge, John, 1644-1715Date: 1679- Books
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The true fortune-teller, or, Guide to knowledge : Discovering the whole art of chiromancy, 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, ... characters in the hand and wrist; ... 3. Of physiognomy. ... 4. Observations on the eyes, ... 5. Metoposcopy, or the signification of the lines in the face. 6. of moles, and their signification. 7. Of dreams and interpretations. 8. Of nativities, ... 9. If the rod ... 10. Of marriages, ... 11. Rules to know the dangers of death. 12. The manner of resolving doubtful questions, ... 13. Of Pythagoras his wheel of fortune. 14. Of the good and bad days of each month relating to health.
J. SDate: 1698- Books
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Vox stellarum: or, the voyce of the stars : being a brief and easie introduction to the knowledge of the number, names and characters of the planets and signs, aspects and anticions: the division of heaven, and how to erect a figure thereof, either by a table of houses or by a table of right and oblique ascentions: an exact and true description of the planets and signs, with the countries, cities or towns under them. Likewise, how to judge of the affairs of the world, by revolutions, eclipses, great conjunctions and blazing stars. Also, something touching the Popish Plot, and other remarkable affairs of the year, 1678. By William Knight, student in astrology and physick.
Knight, William, active 1680-1699Date: 1681- Books
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A book of knowledge : In three parts. : The first containing a brief introduction to astrology, shewing the nature, quality and effects of the twelve signs, and seven planets, their dominion over bodies, with the fortunes of those calculated, who are born under them, also a delightful wheel of fortune. : The second, a treatise of physick, the anatomy of mans body, the diseases incident to the body of man:, rules and receipts for the curing of them; : also rules for sweating, bathing, conserving, and preserving, and the way to make cordial-waters. : Also the principal rules of arithmetick, very plain and easie. : The third, the countrey-mans guide to good husbandry : rules for setting and planting of orchards, gardens, and woods : also rare receipts for curing diseases in horses, sheep, cows, and oxen; : also an almanack for ever and other variety of inventions, very profitable and advantageous. / Composed by Samuel Strangehopes.
Strangehopes, SamuelDate: 1679- Books
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A book of knovvledge : in three parts. The first, containing a brief introduction to astrology,shewing the nature, qualitie, and effects of the twelve signs, and seven planets; their dominion over bodies, with the fortunes of those calculated, who are born under them, also a delightful wheel of fortune. The second, a treatise of physick, the anatomy of mans body, the diseases incident to the body of man, rules and receipts for the curing of tem; also rules, for sweating, bathing, conserving, and preserving, and the way to make cordial-waters; also the principal rules of arithmatick, very plain and easie. The third, the country-mans guide to good husbandry, rules for setting and planting of orchards, gardens, and woods; also rare receipts for curing diseases in horses, sheep, cows, and oxen; also an almanack for ever, and other variety of inventions, very profitable and advantagious. Composed by Sam. Strangehopes.
Strangehopes, SamuelDate: 1663. [i.e. 1664]- Books
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A book of knovvledge : In four parts. Part first; Shewing the nature of astrology by the cœlestial signs and planets. Measures of time. ...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. ... Observations on New-years-day. Part third. A treatise of phisick, by the signs and planets. Observations in midwifery. ... The forms of writing bonds, bills, &c. Arithmetick in all its parts. ... An account of all the market-days, roads, and fairs in England and Wales. Part fourth. The compleat gardiner, of the country-man's guide to good husbandry. Composed by Sam. Strangehopes.
Strangehopes, SamuelDate: 1696