American painter, engraver, and illustrator (1770–1853)

The modern philosopher, or Terrible tractoration : in four cantos, most respectfully addressed to the Royal College of Physicians, London / by Christopher Caustick.

The temple of nature, or, The origin of society : a poem, with philosophical notes / by Erasmus Darwin.

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The modern philosopher, or Terrible tractoration : in four cantos, most respectfully addressed to the Royal College of Physicians, London / by Christopher Caustick.

The temple of nature, or, The origin of society : a poem, with philosophical notes / by Erasmus Darwin.