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The earth generated and anatomized : an early eighteenth century theory of the earth / by William Hobbs ; edited with an introduction by Roy Porter
by Hobbs, William
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- ISBN 10
- 0801413664
- ISBN 13
- 9780801413667
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About This Item
British Museum (Natural History) ; Cornell University Press, 1981. 1981. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked leatherette. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 157 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Contents; Includes a transcript of Hobbs' manuscript. Subjects; Hobbs, William. 1700-1799. 18th century. Earth sciences ; Early works to 1800. Earth sciences History 18th century. Sciences de la terre Ouvrages avant 1800. Sciences de la terre Histoire 18e sicle. Earth sciences. Earth ; Early works to 1800. Earth sciences History. Science Philosophy. Earth sciences. Earth sciences ; Early works to 1800. Earth sciences History 18th century. Earth (Planet) ; Early works to 1800. Earth - Early works. Hobbs, William.
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- Title
- The earth generated and anatomized : an early eighteenth century theory of the earth / by William Hobbs ; edited with an introduction by Roy Porter
- Author
- Hobbs, William
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1981
- ISBN 10
- 0801413664
- ISBN 13
- 9780801413667
- Publisher
- British Museum (Natural History) ; Cornell University Press
- Place of Publication
- London/ithaca
- Date Published
- 1981
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