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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, philosophicl and historical

Owen, Charles (1746)

1742

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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, philosophicl and historical

Owen, Charles (1746)

1742