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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dc.contributor.author	Owen, Charles
dc.date.accessioned	2012-04-20T00:48:43Z
dc.date.available	2012-04-20T00:48:43Z
dc.date.issued	1742
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/11154/100259
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	London : Printed for the author.
dc.subject	Snakes. Natural history. Serpent worship.
dc.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
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