An edition of An essay on comets (1772)

An essay on comets

in two parts. Part I. Containing an attempt to explain the phaenomena of the tails of comets, and to account for their perpetual opposition to the sun, upon the philosophical principles. Part II. Pointing out some important ends for which these tails were probably designed: wherein it is shewn, that, in consequence of these curious appendages, comets may be inhabited worlds, and even comfortable habituations; notwithstanding the vast excentricities of their orbits. : The whole interspersed with observations and reflections on the sun and primary planets.

by A. Oliver

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An edition of An essay on comets (1772)

An essay on comets

in two parts. Part I. Containing an attempt to explain the phaenomena of the tails of comets, and to account for their perpetual opposition to the sun, upon the philosophical principles. Part II. Pointing out some important ends for which these tails were probably designed: wherein it is shewn, that, in consequence of these curious appendages, comets may be inhabited worlds, and even comfortable habituations; notwithstanding the vast excentricities of their orbits. : The whole interspersed with observations and reflections on the sun and primary planets.

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1772

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Printed and sold by Samuel Hall, near the exchange.

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1 An essay on comets: in two parts, the whole interspersed with observations and reflections on the sun and primary planets 1970, S. Hall Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
2 An essay on comets: in two parts, the whole interspersed with observations and reflections on the sun and primary planets 1970, S. Hall Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
3 An essay on comets: in two parts, the whole interspersed with observations and reflections on the sun and primary planets 1772, S. Hall Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
4 An essay on comets: in two parts : part I, containing an attempt to explain the phænomena of the tails of comets, and to account for their perpetual opposition to the sun, upon philosophical principles : part II, pointing out some important ends for which these tails were probably designed : wherein it is shewn, that, in consequence of these curious appendages, comets may be inhabited worlds, and even comfortable habitations : notwithstanding the vast excentricities of their orbits : the whole interspersed with observations and reflections on the sun and primary planets 1772, Printed and sold by Sammuel Hall Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
5 An essay on comets: in two parts. Part I. Containing an attempt to explain the phænomena of the tails of comets, and to account for their perpetual opposition to the sun, upon philosophical principles. Part II. Pointing out some important ends for which these tails were probably designed: wherein it is shewn, that, in consequence of these curious appendages, comets may be inhabited worlds, and even comfortable habitations; not withstanding the vast excentricities of their orbits. The whole interspersed with observations and reflections on the sun and primary planets. 1772, Printed and sold by Samuel Hall, near the Exchange. in English	bbbb Read Listen Libraries near you: WorldCat
6 An essay on comets: in two parts. Part I. Containing an attempt to explain the phaenomena of the tails of comets, and to account for their perpetual opposition to the sun, upon the philosophical principles. Part II. Pointing out some important ends for which these tails were probably designed: wherein it is shewn, that, in consequence of these curious appendages, comets may be inhabited worlds, and even comfortable habituations; notwithstanding the vast excentricities of their orbits. The whole interspersed with observations and reflections on the sun and primary planets. By Andrew Oliver, Jun. Esq. [Four lines from Pope]. 1772, Printed and sold by Samuel Hall, near the exchange Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library
7 An essay on comets: in two parts. : Part I. Containing an attempt to explain the phænomena of the tails of comets, and to account for their perpetual opposition to the sun, upon philosophical principles. Part II. Pointing out some important ends for which these tails were probably designed: wherein it is shewn, that, in consequence of these curious appendages, comets may by inhabited worlds, and even comfortable habitations; not withstanding the vast excentricities of their orbits. The whole interspersed with observations and reflections on the sun and primary planets. 1772, Samuel Hall Microform in English	zzzz Not in Library Libraries near you: WorldCat
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9 An essay on comets: in two parts. Part I. Containing an attempt to explain the phaenomena of the tails of comets, and to account for their perpetual opposition to the sun, upon the philosophical principles. Part II. Pointing out some important ends for which these tails were probably designed: wherein it is shewn, that, in consequence of these curious appendages, comets may be inhabited worlds, and even comfortable habituations; notwithstanding the vast excentricities of their orbits. : The whole interspersed with observations and reflections on the sun and primary planets. 1772, Printed and sold by Samuel Hall, near the exchange. Microform in English	aaaa Not in Library

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Dedicated to John Winthrop.

Signatures: pi℗ø [A]þ́ B-Mþ́ (M4 verso blank)

Errata note, p. vi.

Evans 12498.

Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 12498)

Published in: Salem [Mass.], New-England
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 12498.

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Format: Microform
Pagination: [6], vi, 87, [1] p., [1] folded leaf of plates
Number of pages: 87

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Open Library: OL14598617M

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An essay on comets

by A. Oliver