A History Of The Earth And Animated Nature V3 (1881)

By Oliver Goldsmith

Book Overview

""A History of the Earth and Animated Nature"" is a three-volume work by Oliver Goldsmith, first published in 1774. This edition, published in 1881, is a re-issue of the third volume. The book is a comprehensive survey of the natural world, covering everything from geology and mineralogy to botany and zoology. The author's aim is to provide a complete and accurate account of the earth and its inhabitants, from the smallest insect to the largest mammal. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, and includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to aid the reader's understanding. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural world, and provides a fascinating insight into the state of scientific knowledge in the late 18th century.In Four Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163950815
• ISBN13: 9781163950814
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"