Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and optics. : With the use of the globes, the art of dialing, and the calculation of the mean times of new and full moons and eclipses.

Date:

MDCCLXXVI. [1776]

Author:

Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.

Collecting Area:

Rare Books

Publisher:

Printed for W. Strahan, J. and F. Rivington, J. Hinton, L. Hawes and Co., S. Crowder, T. Longman, B. Law, G. Robinson, T. Cadell, and E. Johnston

Physical Description:

xi, [3], 396, [6], 48 pages : 36 folded leaves of plates; 22 cm (8vo)

Notes:

A supplement to Mr. Ferguson's book of lectures -- 48 p. at end. local

Subjects:

Mechanics Early works to 1800, Optics Early works to 1800, Globes, Sundials, Eclipses, Eclipses, Globes, Mechanics, Optics, and Sundials

Genres/Forms:

Early works