A philosophical account of the works of nature: as founded upon a plan of the late Mr. Addison. Containing, I. The several Gradations remarkable in the Mineral, Vegetable, and Animal Parts of the Creation; tending to the Composition of a Scale of Life. II. A Representation of the present State of Gardening throughout Europe in general, and Great Britain in particular. III. New Experiments relating to the Improvement of Barren Grounds, Timber-Trees, Fruit-Trees, Vines, Sallads, Pulse, and all Kinds of Grain. IV. Observations on the Husbandry of Flanders, in sowing Flax, whereby Land may be advanced Cent. per Cent. By Richard Bradley, F.R.S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge. Adorned with many curious cuts, drawn and engraven by the best masters.

People / Organizations

• Richard Bradley (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for James Hodges, at the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge, MDCCXXXIX. [1739]

Publication year

1739-1739

ESTC No.

T26903

Grub Street ID

258864

Description

[8],299,[5]p.,plates ; 8⁰

Note

Titlepage in red and black.

The last 5 pages contain advertisements.