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A Comparative History of the Increase and Decrease of Mankind in England, and Several Countries Abroad, According to the different Soils, Situations, Business of life, Use of the Non-Naturals, &c. faithfully collected from, and attested by, above Three Hundred Vouchers, and Many of them for a long Course of Years, in two different Periods. To which is added. A Syllabus of the general States of Health, Air, Seasons, and Food for the last Three Hundred Years; And Also a Meteorological Discourse.
by Thomas Short, M.D
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4to. Modern half-calf over marbled boards, red leather label on spine. London: Printed for W. Nicoll and C. Etherington, 1767. First Edition.
With a list of subscribers and a fold-out chart measuring rainfall in England for 1755-66. A fascinating set of contemporary statistics and observations on population patterns, cultural movements, food supply and meteorology in England for three hundred years – well within the life of Shakespeare. Therefore, it gives some implications for society in the time of Shakespeare. It is thought that Malthus may have used some of Short's methodologies; also it is known that Benjamin Franklin read the book.
With the bookplate and perforated stamps of the John Crerar Library; minor bowing of the boards; light foxing on initial and final leaves; o/w a Fine Copy.
With a list of subscribers and a fold-out chart measuring rainfall in England for 1755-66. A fascinating set of contemporary statistics and observations on population patterns, cultural movements, food supply and meteorology in England for three hundred years – well within the life of Shakespeare. Therefore, it gives some implications for society in the time of Shakespeare. It is thought that Malthus may have used some of Short's methodologies; also it is known that Benjamin Franklin read the book.
With the bookplate and perforated stamps of the John Crerar Library; minor bowing of the boards; light foxing on initial and final leaves; o/w a Fine Copy.
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- George Robert Minkoff, Inc.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7107
- Title
- A Comparative History of the Increase and Decrease of Mankind in England, and Several Countries Abroad, According to the different Soils, Situations, Business of life, Use of the Non-Naturals, &c. faithfully collected from, and attested by, above Three Hundred Vouchers, and Many of them for a long Course of Years, in two different Periods. To which is added. A Syllabus of the general States of Health, Air, Seasons, and Food for the last Three Hundred Years; And Also a Meteorological Discourse.
- Author
- Thomas Short, M.D
- Format/Binding
- Modern half-calf over marbled boards, red leather label on spine
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for W. Nicoll and C. Etherington,
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1767.
- Size
- 4to.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- SHAKESPEARE, climate, public health, weather
- Bookseller catalogs
- British; Math & Science; Fall Sale;
Terms of Sale
George Robert Minkoff, Inc.
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George Robert Minkoff, Inc.,
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Tel: 413-528-4575.
E-mail: grm@minkoffbooks.com.
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George Robert Minkoff, Inc.,
26 Rowe Rd., Great Barrington, MA 01230.
Tel: 413-528-4575.
E-mail: grm@minkoffbooks.com.
Authorized representative: George Robert Minkoff.
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George Robert Minkoff, Inc.
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Great Barrington, Massachusetts
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