Philosophy.- Robinson (Thomas) New Observations on the Natural History of this World of Matter, and this World of Life, first edition, 2 folding engraved plates, one largely defective, the other torn and frayed, advertisement leaf at end, title torn and frayed, some headlines shaved, foxed and browned, contemporary sheep, worn and covers almost detached, 8vo, Printed, for John Newton, 1696.
⁂ A less than perfect copy of a rare work in which 'The earth is portrayed as a living animal in an engaging but dated alchemical and mystical model which features 'animal spirits' flowing within, a central fire, and a variety of 'damps' exuded to cause earthquakes, volcanoes, and winds. Living organisms are considered to be capable of generation from dead matter, fossils not to have live origins, and metals to be capable of transmutation. Divine providence is represented as being evident in all the natural processes and structures described, which were designed to benefit mankind.' - DNB.
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