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Adam in Eden, or, Natures Paradise: The History of Plants, Fruits, Herbs and Flowers: Withe Their Several Names, Whether Greek, Latin or English, the Places Where They Grow, Their Descriptions and Kinds, Their Times of Flourishing and Decreasing, as also Their Several Signatures, Anatomical Appropriations, and Particular Physical Vertues.
London: Printed by J. Streater, for Nathaniel Brooke, 1657. Running title: Adam in Eden, or The Paradise of Plants. Numerous errors in signing and pagination. References: Hunt 269; Wing C5087. ASU copy lacks title page; description from Hunt.
This is Coles's most complete work on the Doctrine of Signatures. For example, Coles points out that "Wall-nuts" have the appearance of the head and brain of humans, making walnuts of value in treating headaches.
Subjects: Botany; Medicine.
PAT-25