An essay towards a natural history of serpents : in two parts. I. The first exhibits a general view of serpents, in their various aspects, such as their kinds, bulk, food, motion, propagation, coverture, colours. In which is inserted a short account of vegetable, mineral, and animal. poison, particularly that of the serpent; and its cure in various nations; where also the serpent is used as food and physick. II. The second gives a view of most serpents that are known in the several parts of the world; described by their various names, different countries, and qualities. III. To which is added a third part; containing six dissertations upon the following articles, as collateral to the subject ... The whole intermix'd with variety of entertaining digressions, philosophical and historical

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Title:	An essay towards a natural history of serpents : in two parts. I. The first exhibits a general view of serpents, in their various aspects, such as their kinds, bulk, food, motion, propagation, coverture, colours. In which is inserted a short account of vegetable, mineral, and animal. poison, particularly that of the serpent; and its cure in various nations; where also the serpent is used as food and physick. II. The second gives a view of most serpents that are known in the several parts of the world; described by their various names, different countries, and qualities. III. To which is added a third part; containing six dissertations upon the following articles, as collateral to the subject ... The whole intermix'd with variety of entertaining digressions, philosophical and historical
Authors:	Owen, Charles
Keywords:	Snakes. Natural history. Serpent worship.
Issue Date:	1742
Publisher:	London : Printed for the author.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/11154/100259
Appears in Collections:	Catálogo de la biblioteca Hobart M. Smith

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