Cyclopaedia, or, an universal dictionary of arts and sciencesContaining an explanation of the terms, and an account of the several subjects, in the liberal and mechanical arts, and the sciences, human and divine. Intended as a Course of Ancient and Modern. Intended as a course of ancient and modern learning, by Ephraim Chambers, F. R. S. With the supplement and modern improvements, incorporated in one alphabet. By Abraham Rees, D. D. F. R. S. (4 bde in 7 Bdn.).

Chambers, Ephraim - Abraham Rees

Published by London, Rivington, 1786

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2°, XXVII, ca. 3000 unpag Bl., 144 blattgr. Kupfertafeln., einige Falttafel., Bibliotheksbände (neu aufgebunden) u. etwas beschnitten., Etwas stockfleckig u fingerflelckig, eingie Blätter knittrig u. angeschmutzt, einige Bl. hinterlegt - insgesamt ein schönes Exemplar. Titelblatt verso jeweils Bibliotheksstemp. Aus der Bibliothek von Wolverhampton. -"Eines der bedeutendsten frühen enzyklopädischen Wörterbücher In engl. Sprache. Hat das Erscheinen der Enzyklopädie von Diderot und d'Alembert maßgeblich veranlasst und beeinflußt" (Lenz, Werner: Kleine Geschichte Großer Lexika. Daten und Fakten über 500 Lexika und Enzyklopädien aus aller Welt. 1980).- Ephraim Chambers (c.1680 ? 15 May 1740) was an English writer and encyclopaedist, who is primarily known for producing the Cyclopaedia, or a Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences.Chambers was born in Milton near Kendal, Westmorland, England. Little is known of his early life but he attended Heversham Grammar School, then was apprenticed to a globe maker, John Senex, in London from 1714 to 1721. It was here that he developed the plan of the Cyclopaedia, or an Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences. After beginning the Cyclopaedia, he left Senex's service and devoted himself entirely to the encyclopedia project. He also took lodging in Gray's Inn, where he remained for the rest of his life. Chambers died in Islington and was buried in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey.The first edition of the Cyclopaedia appeared by subscription in 1728 and was dedicated to George II, King of Great Britain. When he died in 1740, he left materials for a Supplement; edited by George Lewis Scott, this was published in 1753.He also wrote for, and possibly edited, the Literary Magazine (1735?1736), which mainly published book reviews. Chambers worked on translating other works in French on perspective and chemistry from 1726 to 1727, including the Practice of Perspective from the French of Jean Dubreuil. He also worked with John Martyn to translate the History and Memoirs of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Paris (1742). 30000 gr. Schlagworte: Alte Drucke - nach 1550, Lexika.

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• Title: Cyclopaedia, or, an universal dictionary of arts and sciencesContaining an explanation of the terms, and an account of the several subjects, in the liberal and mechanical arts, and the sciences, human and divine. Intended as a Course of Ancient and Modern. Intended as a course of ancient and modern learning, by Ephraim Chambers, F. R. S. With the supplement and modern improvements, incorporated in one alphabet. By Abraham Rees, D. D. F. R. S. (4 bde in 7 Bdn.).
• Publisher: London, Rivington
• Publication Date: 1786
• Language: English
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
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  • Alte Drucke - nach 1550