The book of knowledge; treating of the wisdom of the ancients. 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 Physick 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 Kalendar: Containing, 1. Perpetual Prognostications for Weather. 2. The whole Mystery of Husbandry. 3. The Compleat and Experienc'd Farrier and Cow-Leech, &c. Written by Erra Pater, a Jew, Doctor in Astronomy and Physick, born in Bethany, near Mount Olivet, in Judea: made English by W. Lilley, Student in Physick and Astrology. To which is added, The dealer's directory; Containing, 1. The true Form of all Sorts of Bills, Bonds, Gounter-Bonds, Indentures, Letters of Attorney and License, Deeds of Gifts, Bills o

People / Organizations

• Erra Pater. (Author)
• Edward Midwinter ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for Edw. Midwinter, at the Three Crowns and Looking glass, in St. Paul's Church-Yard, [1731]

Publication year

1731-1731

ESTC No.

N15366

Grub Street ID

5094

Description

[8],76,73-156p. : ill. ; 12⁰

Note

Erra Pater is a pseudonym.

Text continuous despite pagination.

Uncontrolled note

Frontis = ill