c1795 Historical Miscellany Of Curiosities & Rarities Antiquarian History Book

Historical Miscellany Of Curiosities & Rarities - c1795 - Antique History BookAn Historical Miscellany Of Curiosities And Rarities In Nature And Art Comprising New And Entertaining Descriptions Of The Most Surprising Volcanos, Caverns, Cataracts, Whirlpools, Waterfalls, Earthquakes, Thunder, Lightning And Other Wonderful And Stupendous Phenomena Of Nature. Forming A Rich And Comprehensive View Of All That Is Interesting And Curious In Every Part Of The Habitable World.Volume The ThirdPrinted for The Proprietor, And Sold By Champante And Whitrow, Jewry Street Aldgate; And At The British Directory Office, Ave Maria Lane St PaulsUndated c1795Heavy wear to cover and spine as shown. An old repair has been made that re-attached the endpapers to the front cover. There are creases to the corners of a few pages as shown. Front endpapers have a light water stain as shown. Pages are typically aged but clean with no foxing issues. Book is somewhat fragile but presents well. There are no loose pages. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.Size 22cm x 13.5cm x 3cm

c1795 Historical Miscellany Curiosities & Rarities Antique Natural History Book

An Historical Miscellany Of Curiosities And Rarities In Nature And Art Comprising New And Entertaining Descriptions Of The Most Surprising Volcanos, Caverns, Cataracts, Whirlpools, Waterfalls, Earthquakes, Thunder, Lightning And Other Wonderful And Stupendous Phenomena Of Nature. Forming A Rich And Comprehensive View Of All That Is Interesting And Curious In Every Part Of The Habitable World.

Volume The Third

Printed for The Proprietor, And Sold By Champante And Whitrow, Jewry Street Aldgate; And At The British Directory Office, Ave Maria Lane St Pauls

Undated c1795

" An Historical Miscellany of Curiosities and Rarities in Nature and Art is a wide-ranging compendium that gathers accounts of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring natural phenomena observed across the globe. The book describes volcanic eruptions, mighty waterfalls, whirlpools, caverns, earthquakes, and violent storms, presenting them with both scientific curiosity and a sense of wonder. Written in a style that aims to entertain as well as inform, it reflects the fascination of earlier centuries with cataloguing the extraordinary features of the natural world, blending natural history with anecdotal narrative.

Beyond its focus on natural marvels, the work also encompasses remarkable aspects of art and human ingenuity, situating humanity's creations alongside nature's most powerful spectacles. By presenting a "miscellany," the author invites readers to marvel at the diversity and scale of phenomena that shape the habitable world, from destructive forces to sublime beauties. The book functions both as an educational resource and a treasury of curiosities, appealing to readers drawn to the mysterious, the unusual, and the grand spectacles of creation."

Heavy wear to cover and spine as shown. An old repair has been made that re-attached the endpapers to the front cover. There are creases to the corners of a few pages as shown. Front endpapers have a light water stain as shown. Pages are typically aged but clean with no foxing issues. Book is somewhat fragile but presents well. There are no loose pages. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.