Signs of Rain.
If the Sun be fiery Red at his Rising. If he shew pale and wan. If red and black Clouds be
The compleat book of knowledge: treating of the wisdom of the antients and shewing the various and wonderful operations of the signs and planets, and other celestial constellations, on the bodies of men, women and children; and the mighty influences they have upon those that are born under them. Compiled by the learned Albubetes, Benesaphan, Erra Pater, and other of the antients. To which is added, the country man's kalendar; with his daily practice, and perpetual prognostication for weather, according to Albumazar, Ptolomy, and others. Together with a catalogue of all the market-towns, fairs, and roads in England and Wales. All those who peruse this book, must own, that it the knowledge gives of things unknown.
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- The compleat book of knowledge: treating of the wisdom of the antients and shewing the various and wonderful operations of the signs and planets, and other celestial constellations, on the bodies of men, women and children; and the mighty influences they have upon those that are born under them. Compiled by the learned Albubetes, Benesaphan, Erra Pater, and other of the antients. To which is added, the country man's kalendar; with his daily practice, and perpetual prognostication for weather, according to Albumazar, Ptolomy, and others. Together with a catalogue of all the market-towns, fairs, and roads in England and Wales. All those who peruse this book, must own, that it the knowledge gives of things unknown.
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- 1698.
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- Astrology -- Early works to 1800.
- Fortune-telling -- Early works to 1800.
- Palmistry -- Early works to 1800.
- Weather -- Early works to 1800.
- Physiognomy -- Early works to 1800.
- Agriculture -- Early works to 1800.
- Veterinary medicine -- Early works to 1800.
- Markets -- England -- Early works to 1800.
- Markets -- Wales -- Early works to 1800.
- Roads -- England -- Early works to 1800.
- Roads -- Wales -- Early works to 1800.
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"The compleat book of knowledge: treating of the wisdom of the antients and shewing the various and wonderful operations of the signs and planets, and other celestial constellations, on the bodies of men, women and children; and the mighty influences they have upon those that are born under them. Compiled by the learned Albubetes, Benesaphan, Erra Pater, and other of the antients. To which is added, the country man's kalendar; with his daily practice, and perpetual prognostication for weather, according to Albumazar, Ptolomy, and others. Together with a catalogue of all the market-towns, fairs, and roads in England and Wales. All those who peruse this book, must own, that it the knowledge gives of things unknown." In the digital collection Early English Books Online 2. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A80284.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 16, 2024.
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about him at his rising. If his Rays look dark or blue. If the Moon three or four Days after the Change is ••lunt at both Ends, the thicker, the more. A Circle about the Moon. If the great Stars be only seen, and they look dim. The Rain-bow appearing in a fair Day, the greener it is, the more Rain. Birds washing themselves. The Chattering of the Pye, Peacocks, and Ducks often crying. The Owl crying Chiwit often; Swallows flying low; the working of the Insect call'd a Spinner. Many Worms appearing above Ground. The B••ast eating greedily, and lick∣ing their Hoofs. The biting of Fleas, Gnats, &c. The Soot falling much from Chimneys. The sweating of Stones. A circle round a Candle. Aches in ancient Peoples Limbs or Corns. Bells heard at a further distance than usual. Sparks gathering together in the Fire. No Dew Morn∣ing nor Evening, &c. All these sure Signs of Rain.