Blagrave's Astrological practice of physick. . Discovering, the true way to cure all kinds of diseases and infirmities which are naturally incident to the body of man. Being performed by such herbs and plants which grow within our own nation, directing the way to distil and extract their virtues and making up of medicines. Also, a discovery of some notable philosophical secrets worthy our knowledge, relating to a discovery of all kinds of evils, whether natural, or such which come from sorcery or witchcraft, or by being possessed of an evil spirit; directing how to cast forth the said evil spirit out of any one which is possessed, with sundry examples thereof. By Joseph Blagrave of Reading Gent. student in astrology and physick.
Joseph Blagrave (1610-1682)
Category
Books
Date
1689
Materials
Measurements
168 x 106 x 16 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Townend, Cumbria
NT 3074922
Summary
Bibliographic description
[16],139,[5]p. . ill.. . 8vo.. Provenance: Binder's label on front pastedown: 'Bound by G. & W. J. Browne 1867' [i.e. George Browne, 1834-1914, and William Jackson Browne, bookbinder]. manuscript inscription on front fly-leaf: "George Browne, Troutbeck" [i.e. George Browne, 1834-1914].. Binding: Quarter bound marbled paper boards.
Makers and roles
Joseph Blagrave (1610-1682)