The Newtonian system of philosophy : explained by familiar objects in an entertaining manner : for the use of young ladies and gentlemen
Print Book, English, 1803
New improved ed., with many alterations and additions to explain the late new philosophical discoveries, & c, &c. View all formats and editions
Jacob Johnson, Philadelphia, 1803
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137 pages, 5 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations ; 17 cm
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Introduction
Lecture I. Of matter and motion
Lecture II. Of the universe, and particularly of the solar system
Lecture III. Of the air, atmosphere, and meteors
Lecture IV. Of mountains, springs, rivers, and of the sea
Lecture V. Of minerals, vegetables, and animals
Lecture VI. Of the five senses of man, and of his understanding
Oliver Goldsmith has been suggested as author by Cushing and by C. Welch in A bookseller of the last century; CBEL, II, 561 suggests John Newbery, editor/publisher of the 1st ed., 1761