The gallery of nature and art ; or, A tour through creation and science. : Comprising new & entertaining descriptions. Volume II / by the Rev. E. Polehampton, and John M. Good ; illustrated by one hundred engravings
1821, 1st edition. London : Printed for R.N. Rose. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked tree aniline calf. Boards dust-toned. Spine and panel edges somewhat bumped and rubbed as with age (with some tears and scratches). Internally, bright and clear with minimal dust-toning to the edges. Item #438927
Physical description; 1 volume (number 2), 488 pages, 22 cm. Full title: The gallery of nature and art ; or, A tour through creation and science. : Comprising new & entertaining descriptions of the most surprising volcanoes, caverns, cataracts, whirlpools, waterfalls, earthquakes, rivers, lakes, fisheries, mines, minerals, monuments and various other wonderful and stupendous phenomena of nature. Forming a rich and comprehensive view of all that is interesting and curious in every part of the habitable world. Subjects; Natural history. Natural disasters. Geology 19th century. Science 19th century. Science, Natural History. Curiosities and wonders ; Early works to 1900 Early works to 1900.
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