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DANEAU, Lambert (c.1530-1595). The Wonderfull Woorkmanship of the World. Wherin is conteined an Excellent Discourse of Christian Naturall Philosophie translated by T. Twyne. London: [J. Kingston] for Andrew Maunsell, 1578. 4° (180 x 124mm). Roman and black letter, a few woodcut initials (title supplied from a slightly smaller copy and rather soiled, stain in last few leaves, a little discolouration). 19th-century half calf (slightly rubbed). Provenance: a very few 16th and 17th-century marginalia -- From the Library of John Jackson (1793-1875) of Academy Place, Warrington (bookplate).
Only English edition of Daneau's Christian 'geology', presented in dialogue form. The author is better known for his work on witchcraft (he has been called France's only protestant demonologist) and his rigorous antipathy to dancing. STC 6231.
Only English edition of Daneau's Christian 'geology', presented in dialogue form. The author is better known for his work on witchcraft (he has been called France's only protestant demonologist) and his rigorous antipathy to dancing. STC 6231.
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