The newtonian system of philosophy adapted to the capacities of young gentlemen and ladies. [electronic resource] : 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--Juvenile literature--Early works to 1800.

Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([4],140p.,plates ) ill. ;

Edition:

The seventh 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

Place of Publication:

London : Printed for T. Carnan, (successor to Mr. J. Newbery) in St. Paul's Church Yard, MDCCLXXXVII. [1787]

Notes:

Tom Telescope is a pseudonym.

Sometimes attributed to John Newbery.

With an advertisement on p.125 and a catalogue of books printed for T. Carnan, pp.127-140.

Price in square brackets: (Price One Shilling and Six-pence.)

Reproduction of original from Bodleian Library (Oxford).

Cited in:

Roscoe, J348 (7)

English Short Title Catalog, N5412.

OCLC:

507926562