Description: Nineteenth century, collection of essays on the creation of the world and animal life. Written with religious overtones but still contains factual information. Illustrated with 17 engravings and in handsome, leather binding: The Works of Creation Illustrated by Mrs Best Published by Binns and Goodwin. Not dated but we believe mid-nineteenth century. Contents: Introduction - Formation of Light ... Botanical Considerations; The Work of the Forth Day - Planetary Bodies....; The Moon.....; Productions of the Waters...; Productions of the Waters Continued - Birds.....;Work of the Sixth -Day - Quadrupeds; Work of the Sixth- Day Continued - Amphibians ....; Works of the Sixth Day Continued - Serpent Tribe ... Hardbacks, 256 pages, 14.5 cm by 28 cm. Good condition Some wear and marks to the cove. The binding is intact but the endpapers have split in the hinge region. Small marks to the end papers. Occasional marks to inner pages. If you like this item you might be interested in our other books on natural history: IanTheHippo: Natural History Books
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: London
Non-Fiction Subject: Natural History
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: Mrs Best
Publisher: Binns and Goodwin
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom