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The philosophy of natural history

With an introduction and various additions and alterations, intended to adapt it to the present state of knowledge.

by William Smellie

  • First published:
  • 18th century
  • Languages: Chinese, English
  • Content type: Juvenile

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Traditions: Ancient religions, animism, and ritual

Subjects: Early works to 1800, Animals, Philosophy, Juvenile literature, Natural history, China, Zoology, Animal behavior

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1790Printed for the heirs of Charles Elliot; [etc. Bell & Bradfute, etc.]EnglishPublic

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1840Hilliard, Gray and CompanyEnglishNo ebook

With an introduction and various additions and alterations, intended to adapt it to the present state of knowledge.

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1841W. J. ReynoldsEnglishPublic

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  • Open Library reports 1 editions; this snapshot catalogs one representative edition and preserves work-level ISBN, date, and publisher aggregates.
  • Open Library reports 13 editions; this snapshot catalogs one representative edition and preserves work-level ISBN, date, and publisher aggregates.
  • Open Library reports 26 editions; this snapshot catalogs one representative edition and preserves work-level ISBN, date, and publisher aggregates.
  • Open Library reports 4 editions; this snapshot catalogs one representative edition and preserves work-level ISBN, date, and publisher aggregates.
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