The newtonian system of philosophy. Adapted to the capacities of young ladies and gentlemen, And familiarized and made entertaining, By Objects with which they are intimately acquainted: being the substance of six lectures, read to a Select Company of Friends, by Tom Telescope, A.M. First collected and methodized by the late Mr. Newberry, for the Instruction and rational Entertainment of the Youth of these Kingdoms. Illustrated with Copperplates.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Telescope, Tom.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Early works to 1800.

Science.

Scientific recreations--Early works to 1800.

Scientific recreations.

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

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([4],136,[4]p.,plates ) ill. ;

Edition:

A new edition, revised and enriched .. by William Magnet, F.L.S.

Other Title:

Newtonian system of philosophy. Adapted to the capacities of young ladies and gentlemen,

Place of Publication:

London : printed for Ogilvy and Speare, Middle-Row, Holborn, [1794]

Notes:

Tom Telescope is a pseudonym.

Sometimes attributed to John Newbery.

With a final advertisement leaf.

Gathered in 6s̀ with vertical chain lines

Price from imprint: Price One Shilling and Sixpence bound.

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T134038.

OCLC:

642387073