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Terra : a philosophical discourse of earth, relating to the culture and improvement of it for vegetation, and the propagation of plants, as it was presented to the Royal Society
Evelyn, John (1620-1706); Hunter, A (1729-1809); Cadell, T (1742-1802); Creech, William (1745-1815); Dodsley, James (1724-1797); Durham, Thomas (Bookseller); Robson, James (1733-1806); Ward, Anne (1789)
M DCC LXXVIII [1778]
First pub. in 1676 under title: A philosophical discourse of earth. Includes bibliographical references and index.
The sacred theory of the earth : containing an account of the original of the earth, and of all the general changes which it hath already undergone, or is to undergo, till the consummation of all things : in two volumes. The two first books concerning the deluge, and concerning paradise. The two last books concerning the burning of the world, and concerning the new heavens and new earth : with a review of the theory, and of its proofs; especially in reference to Scripture (v.2, 1719)
Burnet, Thomas (1635?-1715); Kneller, Sir Godfrey (1646-1723); White, Robert (1645-1703)
1719
First published 1681-89 in Latin under the title: Telluris theoria sacra. Vol. 2 lacks the edition statement. Dedication signed: Thomas Burnet. There are separate title-pages in vol. 2 for A rev...
Silva, or, A discourse of forest-trees and the propagation of timber in His Majesties dominions : as it was deliver'd in the Royal Society the XVth of October, MDCLXII... Terra, a philosophical essay of earth, being a lecture in course : to which is annexed Pomona, or, An appendix concerning fruit-trees in relation to cyder, the making and several ways of ordering it, published by express order of the Royal Society. Also Acetaria: or, a discourse of sallets. With Kalendarium hortense, or, The gard'ners almanack, directing what he is to do monthly throughout the year
Evelyn, John (1620-1706)
1706
Earlier editions published with title: Sylva.