The book of knowledge
Subtitle: treating of the wisdom of the antients. : In four parts. I. Shewing the various and wonderful operations of the signs and planets, & 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 physic and surgery. III. An abstract of the art of physiognomy and palmistry, together with the signification of moles, and the interpretation of dreams, &c. IV. The farmer's calender [sic], containing, 1st, perpetual prognostications for weather. 2d. The whole mystery of husbandry. 3d. The complete and experienced farrier and cowleech, &c.
By: Written by Erra Pater, a Jew doctor in astronomy and physic, born in Bethany, near Mount Olive, in Judea. ; Made English by W. Lilly, student in physic and astrology. ; To which is added, the true form of all sorts of bills, bonds, counter-bonds, indentures, letters of attorney and licence, deeds of gift, bills of exchange, &c.
Contributors: Lilly, William, 1602-1681.
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 28634.
Publisher: Printed and sold by Charles Peirce.
Published: 1796
Place of publication: Portsmouth, N.H
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 107
Subjects: Astrology.; Dreams.; Forms (Law).; Fortune-telling.; Horses -- Diseases.; Veterinary medicine.
Notes: Half-title: The book of knowledge. Woodcut illustration on half-title has caption: I through my glass the planets spy, See them revolve the starry sky.

Advertised as "Just published" in the Oracle of the day, Portsmouth, Feb. 24, 1796. Peirce's advertisement on p. [108] is dated 1796.

Signatures: A-B⁶ C-Q⁴⁻².

Evans 28634.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 28634).