Based largely on the writings of Conrad Gesner, but containing as well The Theater of Insects by Thomas Moffett. This volume has been cited by annotators of Shakespeare as illustrating the natural history of his plays.
Author | Topsell, Edward, 1572-1625? |
Title | The history of four-footed beasts and serpents... Collected out of the writings of Conradus Gesner and other authors, by Edward Topsel. Whereunto is now added, The theater of insects... by T. Muffet.. |
Edition | The whole rev., cor. and inl. with the addition of two useful physical tables, by J[ohn] R[owland] M.D |
Published | London, Printed by E. Cotes, for G. Sawbridge [etc.] 1658 |
Description | 2 v. in 1. illus. 35 cm |