Sketches of imposture, deception, and credulity
CHAPTER XVIII.
Supposed Origin of Astrology--Butler on the Transmission of Astrological Knowledge--Remarks on Astrology by Hervey--Petrarch’s Opinion of Astrology--Catherine of Medicis--Casting of Nativities in England--Moore’s Almanack--Writers for and against Astrology--Horoscope of Prince Frederick of Denmark--Astrologers contributed sometimes to realize their own Predictions--Caracalla 244