A tour through the animal world, or, an historical and accurate account of near four hundred animals, birds, fishes, Serpents, Infects, &c. Describing their different Natures, Qualities and Use, as well for the common Service and Food of Man, as his Diversion and Cure of his Maladies. Extracted from Gesner, Willoughby, Swammerdam, Mousset, Merian, and others, the most celebrated Authors upon this Subject. To which is added, a description of some of the most rare and curious productions of the Vegetable world. The most enriched with an entire new set of copper. plates, representing each Quadrupede, Bird, Fish, Insects and Plant. By the Chevalier Denis de Coetlogon, M. D. Knight, of St. Lazare, and Member of the Royal Academy of Angers.

People / Organizations

• Dennis De Coetlogon (Author)
• John Nourse ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for John Nourse, at the Lamb, opposite to Katherine-Street in the Strand, 1746.

Publication year

1746-1746

ESTC No.

T78572

Grub Street ID

300354

Description

v[i.e.iv],173,[3]p.,plates ; 12⁰