"... A Complete Lexicon of Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting ..." 3 volumes

"... A Complete Lexicon of Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting ..." 3 volumes"Onomatologia forestalis-piscatorio-venatoria, or Complete Lexicon of Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting, in which all technical terms encountered in forestry, fishing, and hunting are explained; instructions on the management and knowledge of forests, including how to maintain them in the best condition; the characteristics, uses, and reproduction of various tree species; furthermore, the nature and characteristics of wild animals, birds, and game birds. Finally, information on predatory fish, river fish, and pond fish is also provided: clearly and thoroughly discussed in alphabetical order for general use."Printed by Christian Ulrich Wagner. Frankfurt and Leipzig. 1172–1773. 21.5 x 14 cm.Professionally rebound in half-parchment.Only edition. Title engraving, (22 pages), 1,080 columns; (48 pages) and 990 columns; (24 pages) and 1,064 columns, as well as 4 plates. Topics of the prefaces: “On the Pleasures a Sensible Forester and Hunter Can Enjoy in the Course of His Duties”; “Cameralistic Reflections on Forests and Hunting”; “On the Taxation of Forest Rights”.Professionally rebound in half-parchment.Rare. / (Without the supplementary volume by Johann Fr. Stahl—usually missing—which was published in 1780 by another publisher, designated as Volume 4, and dealt primarily with forestry.).*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.

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