An easy introduction to astronomy : for young gentlemen and ladies: describing The Figure, Motions, and Dimensions of the Earth; the different Seasons; Gravity and Light; the Solar System; the Transit of Venus, and its Use in Astronomy; the Moon's Motion and Phases; the Eclipses of the Sun and Moon; the Cause of the Ebbing and Flowing of the Sea, &c. By James Ferguson, F. R. S.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.

Series:

Eighteenth century collections online. Part 1.

Standardized Title:

Young gentleman and lady's astronomy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronomy--Early works to 1800.

Astronomy.

Physical Description:

8 unnumbered pages,247 pages, 1 unnumbered page,VIIplates ; 8⁰

Edition:

The fifth edition, illustrated with copper-plates.

Place of Publication:

London : printed for T. Cadell in the Strand, MDCCXC. [1790]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Notes:

First published as 'The young gentlemen and lady's philosophy'.

With a half-title.

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. s2009 miunns

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T53433.

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.