Ferguson's Lectures On Select Subjects in Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Optics, Geography, Astronomy and Dialing: With Notes and an ... State of the Arts and Sciences; Volume 2 - Hardcover

Ferguson, James; Patterson, Robert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1020640502 ISBN 13: 9781020640506

Publisher: Legare Street Press, 2023

Synopsis

First published in 1760, Ferguson's Lectures is a landmark work that helped establish the foundations of modern science. Written by James Ferguson with the assistance of Robert Patterson, this comprehensive text covers a wide range of topics, from the mechanics of motion to the nature of light and the structure of the solar system. With a clear and engaging style, Ferguson invites readers to explore the mysteries of the universe and to gain a deeper understanding of the natural world.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1020640502
• ISBN 13: 9781020640506
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 528