An edition of The Newtonian system of philosophy (1766)

The Newtonian system of philosophy

adapted to the capacities of young gentlemen and ladies, and familiarized and made entertaining by objects with which they are intimately acquainted : being the substance of six lectures read to the Lilliputian Society

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An edition of The Newtonian system of philosophy (1766)

The Newtonian system of philosophy

adapted to the capacities of young gentlemen and ladies, and familiarized and made entertaining by objects with which they are intimately acquainted : being the substance of six lectures read to the Lilliputian Society

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Printed for J. Newbery, at the Bible and Sun in St. Paul's Church-Yard
Language
English
Pages
139

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Subjects
Early works to 1800, Juvenile literature, Popular works, Science, Scientific recreations

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Cover of: The Newtonian system of philosophy
The Newtonian system of philosophy: explained by familiar ojects in an entertaining manner for the use of young persons.
1812, Printed for J. Walker [and others]
in English - New ed.
Cover of: The Newtonian system of philosophy
The Newtonian system of philosophy: explained by familiar objects, in an entertaining manner, for the use of young ladies & gentlemen
1808, Published by Johnson & Warner, No. 147, Market Street
in English - Second Philadelphia edition, with notes and alterations / by Robert Patterson, Professor of Mathematics, in the University of Pennsylvania.
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Cover of: The Newtonian system of philosophy
The Newtonian system of philosophy: adapted to the capacities of young gentlemen and ladies, and familiarized and made entertaining by objects with which they are intimately acquainted : being the substance of six lectures read to the Lilliputian Society
1766, Printed for J. Newbery, at the Bible and Sun in St. Paul's Church-Yard
in English - The 3rd ed.
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Table of Contents

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.

Edition Notes

Dedication at head of Contents, p. [3]: "To the young gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, this Philosophy of tops and balls is humbly inscribed, by their most obedient servant, J. Newbery."

Publisher's advertisements: at foot of p. 125 and on p. 126-139.

Copper-engraved plates.

Woodcut illustrations.

Attributed to John Newbery or Oliver Goldsmith.

Cf. Osborne Coll., p. 831.

Rare Book copy: From the library of Wilbur Macey Stone, with his bookplate marked with a 1900 acquisition date.

Rare Book copy: Decorated boards.

Roscoe, S. Newbery, J348(3)

English short title catalogue (ESTC), N5172

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[4], 139, [1] p., [9] leaves of plates
Number of pages
139

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OL45155223M
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20668886

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