The newtonian system of philosophy adapted to the capacities of young gentlemen and ladies, And familiarized and made entertaining by Objects with which they are intimately acquainted being the substance of six lectures read to the Lilliputian Society, by Tom Telescope, A.M. and collected and methodized for the Benefit of the Youth of these Kingdoms, by their Old Friend Mr. Newbery, in St. Paul's Church-Yard, Who has also added a Variety of Copper-Plate Cuts to illustrate and confirm the Doctrines advanced.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Telescope, Tom.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Science--Philosophy.
• Science--Juvenile literature--Early works to 1800.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([4],125,[15]p.,plates ) ill. ;

Edition:

The fifth edition.

Other Title:

• Newtonian system of philosophy adapted to the capacities of young gentlemen and ladies,
• Newtonian system of philosophy adapted to the capacities of young gentlemen and ladies, and familiarized and made entertaining by objects with which they are intimately acquainted
• Newtonian system of philosophy adapted to the capacities of young gentlemen and ladies.

Place of Publication:

London : printed for T. Carnan and F. Newbery, jun. at No. 65, in St. Paul's Church-Yard, [1779]

Notes:

• Tom Telescope is a pseudonym.
• Sometimes attributed to John Newbery.
• With seven final advertisement leaves.
• Price from imprint: price One Shilling.
• Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

• Roscoe, J348 (5)
• English Short Title Catalog, T124658.

OCLC:

642345042