Manuscript on paper of an almanac for 1692, containing astronomical tables, Saints' days, weather predictions, and other information for each month, accompanied by a preface "To the Benigne Readers," an illustration of "The Moon her dominion over man's body," and concluding with a short essay on the lawfulness and science of astrology. Last three pages contain annotations in another hand listing "bookes of the secrets of Nature and Art." Stitched. Acc.: 02.10.5
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Subject (Topic):
Gastronomy, Pica (Pathology) in children, Eating disorders, Anomalies, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Human curiosities, and Eating & drinking