The Newtonian System of Philosophy: Explained by Familiar Objects, in an Entertaining Manner, for the Use of Young Persons

A charming introduction to Newtonian science, offering entertaining lessons and examples demonstrating gravity, astronomy, and mechanics for young readers, illustrated with four engraved copperplates. Smartly rebound in a later quarter calf binding with marbled paper boards. New edition. Illustrated with four engraved copperplates and numerous in-text cuts. Collated, complete. Written under the pseudonym "Tom Telescope," this work is attributed to John Newbery. A charming and influential early 19th century popular science work designed to introduce Newtonian physics and natural philosophy to younger readers. Subjects include gravity, motion, astronomy, optics, mechanics, steam power, acoustics, magnetism, the senses, tides, weather, and electricity, alongside curious scientific anecdotes. Rebound in a later quarter calf binding with marbled paper boards.Externally, very smart. One or two spots to endpapers with minor discolouration from binder's glue to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages typically age toned, but bright. The odd light spot and handling mark, heavier to first and last few leaves. Slight offsetting from plates to facing leaves. Very Good Indeed.…