The school of arts : or, an introduction to useful knowledge, being a compilation of real experiments and improvements, in several pleasing branches of science, ON The Following Subjects, Viz. Mechanics, Electricity, Optics, Construction of Optical Instruments, &c. Grinding and Polishing Optic Glasses. Clock and watch-making and Astronomy. The Miscellaneous Articles contain the most approved Art of Drawing, Etching, Engraving, Crayon painting, Gilding on glass, pots, &c. Silvering looking glasses, &c. Lackering, Varnishing, Soldering, Casting in plaster &c. Cements, Glues, staining wood, and A composition for ornaments, &c. &c. &c. By John Imison.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Imison, John, -1788.

Series:

Eighteenth century collections online. Part 1.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Experiments.

Science.

Physical Description:

4 unnumbered pages,iii pages, 5 unnumbered pages,264;124 pages,plates ; 8⁰

Place of Publication:

London : printed for the author, and sold by J. Murray, Fleet-Street, [1785?]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Notes:

In two parts, the second, 'Curious and entertaining miscellaneous articles.', with separate pagination and register.

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Braces in imprint.

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, T130627.

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Restricted for use by site license.