SKETCH

OF THIS

W O R K,

A decorative woodcut initial letter "G" is set within a square frame adorned with floral and leaf motifs.

Just as the History of the French Monarchy original: "Franfche Monarchie" consists of a collection and an investigation of what our predecessors original: "Voorgangers" have taught us regarding the origin and progress of that monarchy; so too is the History of the Heavens original: "Heemel Gefchiedenis" a collection and exploration of what the people who came before us have thought, or have learned from their ancestors, regarding the Origin of the Heavens and the relationships they have with the Earth original: "Aerde".

A wise historian original: "Hiftorie fchryver" includes in his work all the pieces he has been able to collect