The wonders of the little world: . or, a general history of man. In six books. Displaying the various faculties, capacities, powers and defects of the human body and mind, ... Together with accounts of the invention of arts, the advancement of science; surprising escapes from death and dangers; ... By Nathaniel Wanley, ...
Nathaniel Wanley (1632/3 - 1680)
Category
Books
Date
1788
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3089419
Summary
Bibliographic description
752p.,plates . 4to.. Not indigenous. Provenance: Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on pastedown in Norris's hand: Delamere House 20/1 39 [Delamere House, Northwich, Cheshire, home of the Wilbraham family]. Binding: Eighteenth-century full sprinkled calf over boards; red morocco spine label with title "Wanley's Wonders".
Makers and roles
Nathaniel Wanley (1632/3 - 1680)