N.J. library finds famed 1636 book UPI
NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 6 (UPI) -- A rare book containing descriptions and engraving of plants published in England in 1636 has been found in the basement of a New Jersey library.
N.J. library discovers a rare old tome in its basement The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Metuchen Library has uncovered among its basement files a 370-year-old reference volume about plants. The leather-bound, 1,600-page book - Herball or General History of Plantes by John Gerard - was printed in England in 1597. The library's copy, printed in 1636, is one of 500 second editions printed.
Joy Over "Priceless" Discovery of Martyr's Book Catholic Times
By The Universe's Wales Correspondent David Jones: Wrexham diocese is celebrating the amazing discovery of a priceless sixteenth century book that once belonged to the Welsh Catholic martyr St Richard Gwyn.
Rare Transit Of Mercury Science Daily
When Mercury goes in front of the sun on Wednesday, Nov. 8, a rare event, scientists from Williams College and the University of Arizona will be observing it from vantage points on earthbound mountains and with orbiting spacecraft.
Rare coin put on collection plate BBC News
Church officials at Lincoln Cathedral are to auction off a gold sovereign found on a collection plate.
Rare Infections After Medically Induced Abortions Likely Not Drug-related Science Daily
Since 2000, five women in North America who had medically induced abortions died from toxic shock caused by a Clostridium sordellii infection. This has led some people to question the safety of the combination of the drugs mifepristone and misoprostol frequently used in MIA procedures.
Jewel of a book glittered quietly in library's files The Star-Ledger
A book archived for decades in the cluttered basement of the Metuchen Library has been identified as one of the most important science reference volumes of William Shakespeare's time -- a book the Bard of Avon himself may have consulted for his plays.
Book bits The Christian Science Monitor
The Monitor's weekly literary roundup.
Rare Disorder Leaves Girl Pain-Free KKTV 11 Colorado Springs
Imagine feeling nothing when you get a cut. A bruise. Even a broken bone. Tonight 11 News reporter Mindy Stone introduces us to Kayla. A little girl who feels no pain.
ISU professor publishes new book on American pop culture Daily Vidette
Lane Crothers, a professor of politics and government, has recently published his new book, "Globalization and American Popular Culture." "It's a look at the way that American music, movies and television have influenced contemporary globalization," Crothers said.

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