AN
ESSAY
TOWARDS A
NATURAL HISTORY
OF
SERPENTS:
IN TWO PARTS.
I. The First exhibits a general View of Serpents, in their various Aspects; such as their Kinds, Bulk, Food, Motion, Propagation, Coverture, Colours. In which is inserted a short Account of Vegetable, Mineral, and Animal Poison, particularly that of the Serpent; and its Cure in various Nations; where also the Serpent is used as Food and Physick.
II. The Second gives a View of most Serpents that are known in the several Parts of the World; described by their various Names, different Countries, and Qualities.
Illustrated with Copper-Plates, Engraved by the Best Hands.
III. To which is added a Third Part; containing Six Dissertations upon the following Articles, as collateral to the Subject.
1. Upon the Primeval Serpent in Paradise.
2. The Fiery Serpents that infested the Camp of Israel.
3. The Brazen Serpent erected by Moses.
4. The Divine Worship given to Serpents by the Nations.