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

Telescope Tom [John Newbery]

Published by J. Walker, J. Harris, J. Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; Lackington, Allen, and Co.; and Darton, Harvey, and Darton, London, 1812

About this Item

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.

Seller Inventory # 1012H8

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Newtonian System of Philosophy: Explained by Familiar Objects, in an Entertaining Manner, for the Use of Young Persons
• Publisher: J. Walker, J. Harris, J. Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown; Lackington, Allen, and Co.; and Darton, Harvey, and Darton, London
• Publication Date: 1812
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None Stated
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book