The history of many memorable things in use among the ancients, but now lost. And an account of many excellent discoveries made by and now in use among the moderns, both Natural and Artificial. Translated from the original of Guido Pancirollus, Illustrated with Curious Remarks, Pleasant Relations, and useful Discourses. To which is added, The History of Printing, shewing the Time of its Beginning, and of Books printed before the Year 1500. Together With the History of what the Moderns have found which the Ancients never knew. Taken from the Writings of Bishop Sprat, Mr. Boyle, and the Royal Societies of London and Paris. ...

Date:

1727