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. And the mighty influences they have upon those that are born under them. 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. /
Lilly, William,1602-1681.
Sutherland, Helen,former owner.StEdNL
Erra Pater.
Glasgow, : Printed by James Duncan, and are to be sold in his shop, near Gibson's-Wynd.,
1726..
Illustrated with woodcuts including frontispiece.
Final 4 pages misnumbered.
Erra Pater pseudonym of William Lilly.
Wanting text on p. 17-18.
ESTC
Provenance: ownership inscription in ink on p. [5] reads: 'Helen Sutherland'.
Agriculture
Astrology and health
Fairs