La Physique de l'histoire, ou considérations générales sur les principes élémentaires du tempérament et du caractère naturel des Peuples (First edition, 1765)
A Londres: Chez Jean Nourse, 1765. Hardcover. First or early edition, 1765, other editions were printed in the Hague the same year, but the binding of this looks distinctly French, so possibly published in Paris, not London. Small 8vo, speckled calf gilt, (6), viii, 360 pp. Joints a little weak, some rubbing and wear to corners, else very good. Author considers the elements and climate as effecting the character, skin color, and traits of general populations, so an interesting precursor of Jared Diamond's studies. Very Good. Item #H2722
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