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. The fourth edition. Illustrated with copper-plates. By James Ferguson, F. R. S.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.

Standardized Title:

Young gentleman and lady's astronomy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Astronomy--Early works to 1800.

Astronomy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([8],247,[1]p.,VIIplates )

Other Title:

Easy introduction to astronomy,

Place of Publication:

London : printed for T. Cadell In The Strand, MDCCLXXIX. [1779]

Notes:

With a half-title.

First published as 'The young gentleman and lady's astronomy.'.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T131714.

OCLC:

642367452