A new, complete, and universal body, or system of natural history; being a grand, accurate, and extensive display of animated nature. Containing accurate descriptions and faithful histories of all the several classes of animals, which inhabit the air, the earth, and the water, in the several parts of the world. Including an authentic account of all the infinite variety of beasts, birds, fishes, reptiles, insects, and amphibious creatures, such as frogs, lizards, serpents, &c. ... Comprehending also, a general and very particular account and description of all kinds of vegetables, fossils, shells, minerals, &c.-and a theory of the earth in general. Comprising likewise a genuine history of waters, stones, roots, barks, ... Together with a curious historical account and description of the various classes of animalcules, which are visible only by the assistance of microscopes. ... The whole comprehending all the valuable discoveries and observations of former writers on the subject, and colle

People / Organizations

• Society of Gentlemen. (Author)

Imprint

London : Printed for Alex. Hogg, at the King's Arms, no. 16, in Paternoster-Row, and sold by all booksellers and news-carriers, [1785]

Added name

Millar, George Henry, editor.

Publication year

1785

ESTC No.

T125266

Grub Street ID

175412

Description

618, [2] p., [79] leaves of plates ; 2°.

Note

Edited by George Henry Millar

Published in 60 parts

Frontispiece dated 1785

With a list of subscribers.