The young gentleman and lady's philosophy : in a continued survey of the works of nature and art, by way of dialogue / by Benjamin Martin.

Format:

Microformat

Author/Creator:

Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Popular works.

Science.

Science--Early works to 1800.

Physical Description:

3 volumes : illustrations (some folded) ; 21 cm

6x9 in.

monochrome

service copy

positive

Place of Publication:

London : Printed and sold by W. Owen and by the author, 1759-1782.

Contents:

v. 1. The philosophy of the heavens, and of the atmosphere

v. 2. The use of the celestial and terrestrial globes. I. The philosophy of light and colours, and the use of all sorts of optical instruments. II. The philosophy of sounds, music, and the organization of the air

v. 3. A survey of the principal subjects of the animal, vegetable, and mineral kingdoms.

Notes:

First published in numbers, forming part I of Martin's "General magazine of arts and sciences," 1755-65--NUC pre-1956 imprints.

Includes indexes.

Micro-opaque. New York: Readex Microprint, 1981. 16 cards ; 23 x 15 cm. (Landmarks II)

OCLC:

9116987