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The art of simplinġ· : An introduction to the knovvledge and gathering of plants. VVherein the definitions, divisions, places, descriptions, differences, names, vertues, times of flourishing and gathering, uses, temperatures, signatures and appropriations of plants, are methodically laid down. Whereunto is added, a discovery of the lesser world

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1657.
Call number: 357108
Creator: Coles, William (1626-1662)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 12mo
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