1756 1ed Astronomy Navigation Optics Science Martyn
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1756 1ed Astronomy Navigation Optics Science Martyn Philosophical Transactions
John Martyn’s book “Philosophical Transactions” was the world’s first scientific journal; however, at that time they were significantly different from what would be expected today. Each volume of this landmark work helped establish important scientific and philosophical principles.
‘Volume Ten, Part I – II’ is illustrated with 37 folding plates and includes fascinating contents such as:
Astronomical observations; telescope making, eclipses
Navigation; figuring longitude, using compasses
Clocks, time
Meteorology;
Observations of gravity; moon and its effect on tides
Uses of phosphorus
Making salt
Botany and agriculture; catalog list of plants and seeds, use of manure as a fertilizer
Item number: #8995
Price: $550
MARTYN, John
The philosophical transactions (from the year 1743, to the year 1750) abridged: and disposed under general heads. The Latin papers being translated into English…volume the tenth
London: Printed for Lockyer Davis and Charles Reymers..., 1756. First edition
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; Volume 10, Part I-II
Part I – [7], x-xxviii, [1], 2-268
12 folding plates
Part II – [1], 270-797, [1]
25 folding plates
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
Size: ~9.5in X 7.25in (24cm x 18.5cm)
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John Martyn’s book “Philosophical Transactions” was the world’s first scientific journal; however, at that time they were significantly different from what would be expected today. Each volume of this landmark work helped establish important scientific and philosophical principles.
‘Volume Ten, Part I – II’ is illustrated with 37 folding plates and includes fascinating contents such as:
Astronomical observations; telescope making, eclipses
Navigation; figuring longitude, using compasses
Clocks, time
Meteorology;
Observations of gravity; moon and its effect on tides
Uses of phosphorus
Making salt
Botany and agriculture; catalog list of plants and seeds, use of manure as a fertilizer
Item number: #8995
Price: $550
MARTYN, John
The philosophical transactions (from the year 1743, to the year 1750) abridged: and disposed under general heads. The Latin papers being translated into English…volume the tenth
London: Printed for Lockyer Davis and Charles Reymers..., 1756. First edition
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages; Volume 10, Part I-II
Part I – [7], x-xxviii, [1], 2-268
12 folding plates
Part II – [1], 270-797, [1]
25 folding plates
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
Size: ~9.5in X 7.25in (24cm x 18.5cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
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