A plain elementary and practical system of natural experimental philosophy; including astronomy and chronology. Revised with explanatory and supplementary notes by Robert Patterson

Ewing, John

Published by Hopkins and Earle, Philadelphia, 1809

About this Item

Revised edition, 8vo, pp. xxv, [1], 538; frontispiece portrait plus 22 copper-engraved plates, several folding; contemporary calf, red morocco spine label lettered in gilt; joints starting, small chips at head and tail of spine, much rubbing, hinges cracked, moderately foxed throughout, library labels to front pastedown, library stamp and small ink marks to title-page; a good, sound copy. Contains a biographical sketch of the author. Ewing, (1732-1802), mathematician and scientist, taught natural science at the University of Pennsylvania for nearly 20 years and the present volume is a compilation of lectures he delivered. Seller Inventory # 21869

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Title: A plain elementary and practical system of ...

Publisher: Hopkins and Earle, Philadelphia

Publication Date: 1809

Binding: Hardcover