A system of familiar philosophy : in twelve lectures, being the course usually read by Mr. A. Walker. Containing the elements and the practical uses to be drawn from the chemical properties of matter; the principles and application of mechanics; of hydrostatics; of hydraulics; of pneumatics; of magnetism; of electricity; of optics; and of astronomy. Including every material modern discovery and improvement to the present time. Illustrated by Forty-Seven Copper-Plates, neatly and accurately Engraved.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 31-1821.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii,571,[5]p.,plates )

Other Title:

System of familiar philosophy

Place of Publication:

London : printed for the author, at his House, No. 42, Conduit-Street, Hanover-Square; G. Kearsley, Fleet-Street; and Bell and Bradfute, Edinburgh, 1799.

Notes:

With a half-title and two final leaves bearing a list of subscribers.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T64529.

OCLC:

642654633