An introduction to the use of the globes, and the orrery: with the application of astronomy to chronology. Adapted to the Instruction and Entertainment of such Persons as are not previously versed in Mathematic Science. With an appendix, Attempting to explain the Account of the First and Fourth Days Work of Creation in the First Chapter of Genesis. By David Jennings.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jennings, David, 1691-1762.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Globes.

Chronology.

Planetariums.

Astronomy--Early works to 1800.

Astronomy.

Bible. O.T. Genesis I.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (viii,[i.e.xi],[1],168,[10]p.,plates )

Other Title:

Introduction to the use of the globes,

Place of Publication:

London : printed for J. Nourse, at the Lamb, facing Catherine-Street in the Strand; J. Oswald, at the Rose and Crown in the Poultry, near the Mansion-House; and J. Buckland, at the Buck in Pater-Noster Row, near St. Paul's, MDCCXLVII. [1747]

Notes:

P.xi misnumbered viii.

With five final index leaves.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T90734.

OCLC:

642725920