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Phytognomonica. . .octo libris contenta: in quibus nova, facillimaque affertur methodus, qua plantarum, animalium, metallorum, rerum denique omnium ex prima extimae faciei inspectione quivis abditas vires assequatur: accedunt ad haec confirmanda infinita propemodum selectiora infinita propemodum selectiora secreta . . .Nunc primum ab innumeris mendis, quibus passim Neapolitana editio scatebat, vindicata.
Francofurti: Apud Joannem Weehelum & Petrum Fischerum consortes, 1591. Second edition--Cf. Johnston, S. H. Cleveland coll. Previously published in Naples. References: Johnson, S. H. Cleveland coll. 134. With: Porta, Giambattista della. De humana physiognomonia. Hanoviae: Apud G. Antonium, 1593.
This work discusses the physiognomy of plants and also compares plant and animal physiognomy. Ancient authorities are cited, and a history of the subject is given. The author demonstrates how to select plants for various uses, such as the making of love potions. There is a complete index at the end.
Subjects: Physiognomy.
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