Astronomical & geographical essays [microform] : containing, I. A full and comprehensive view, on a new plan, of the general principles of astronomy. II. The use of the celestial and terrestrial globes, exemplified in a greater variety of problems, than are to be found in any other work. III. The description and use of the most improved planetarium, tellurian, and lunarium. IV. An introduction to practical astronomy. / By the late George Adams, mathematical instrument maker to His Majesty, and optician to the Prince of Wales.
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| Format: | Microfilm Book |
| Language: | English |
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Whitehall [Pa.] :
Printed for William Young, bookseller and stationer n. 52 South 2d Street, Philadelphia,
1800.
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| Edition: | Fourth edition. With the author's last improvements, illustrated with elegant copper-plates. |
| Series: | Early American imprints.
no. 36756. |
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| Item Description: | "N.B. The different essays in this first American edition are printed so as to be bound separately, as may be most agreeable; therefore the folios are arranged accordingly; viz. the numbers on the top of the page, to suit those who wish to bind or purchase separately; the numbers at the foot, those who chuse the whole in one volume."--p. viii. The continuous sequence numbers xvi, 194, [2], viii, 195-564 pages. "An essay on the use of celestial and terrestrial globes; exemplified in a greater variety of problems, than are to be found in any other work; exhibiting the general principles of dialing & navigation ..."--[2], viii, [1], 10-238 pages, with separate title page. "Essay III. Containing a description of the most improved planetarium, lunarium, & tellurian. [and] Essay IV. An introduction to practical astronomy."--[1], 10-148 pages at end. READEX NOTE: The AAS copy reproduced is the 1808 reissue of theis edition. |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 194 pages, 2 unnumbered pages, viii, 1 unnumbered page, 10-238 pages, 1 unnumbered page, 10-148 pages, 16 folded leaves of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm (8vo) |
| Place of Publication: | United States -- Pennsylvania -- Whitehall. United States -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
| Reproduction Note: | Microfiche. |
| Citation/References Note: | Evans Rink, E. Technical Americana, |
| Action Note: | committed to retain |