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Proposals for printing by subscription, Lectures on Natural Philosophy, considered In it's present State of Improvement. By George Adams, Author of Essays on the Microscope, Electricity, &c. Mathematical Instrument Maker to His Majesty, and Optician to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. This Work is designed to describe, in a familiar and easy Manner, the principal Phaenomena of Nature; to explain their Causes, and trace their Relation to, and Dependance on those Causes. It is intended to be subservient also to other Purposes,-to be a Source of useful and active Entertainment to young People, while it opens their Minds to enlarged Views of Nature and the Universe:-to point out the true Mode of Reasoning in Philosophy, thus enabling the Reader to distinguish what is found and solid therein, from what is hollow and vain; leading him from a Consideration of the Works of God, to acknowledge and reverence his Power, Wisdom, and Goodness. The Lectures will be written as far as possible in the Manner of Lord Bacon, and will aim (to use his Expression) at assisting the Powers of Man, and extend his Empire over the Works of Creation, by placing the Sciences in such a Light as may excite the Judgment, and promote Invention. Conditions. I. This Work shall be neatly printed in Four Octavo Volumes, illustrated with a Variety of Cuts. II. The Price to Subscribers will be Twenty-Four Shillings. III. No Money is required till the Delivery of the Work, which shall be forwarded with all convenient Expedition. IV. A List of Subscribers' Names will be printed, and delivered with the Work. Subscriptions received by the Author, G. Adams. No. 60, Fleet-Street; J. Johnson, St. Paul's Church-Yard; G. G. J. and J. Robinson, Paternoster-Row; and J. Philips, George-Yard, Lombard-Street. N.B. The Price will be necessarily raised to Non-Subscribers.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1794?]
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Astronomical and geographical essays / [George Adams].
Adams, George, 1750-1795Date: 1789
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Lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, considered in its present state of improvement / By the late George Adams.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1799- Books
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An essay on electricity; in which the theory and practice of that useful science, are illustrated by a variety of experiments, arranged in a methodical manner. To which is added, an essay on magnetism. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to His Majesty.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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Astronomical and geographical essays: containing, I. A comprehensive view of the general principles of astronomy. II. The use of the celestial and terrestrial globes, Exemplified in a Variety of Problems, which are designed to illustrate the Phaenomena of the Earth and Heavens, in the most easy and natural Manner. III. The description and use of the armillary sphere, planetarium, tellurian, and lunarium. IV. An introduction to practica astronomy; Or, the Use of the Quadrant and Equatorial. By George Adams, Mathematical-Instrument maker to His Majesty, and optician to his Royal Highness the prince of wales.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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An essay on electricity, explaining the theory and practice of that useful science; and the mode of applying it to medical purposes. With an essay on magnetism. The second edition. Corrected and considerably enlarged by George Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to His Majesty.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1785- Books
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Lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, considered in its present state of improvement. Describing in a Familiar and Easy Manner The Principal Phenomena of Nature; and Shewing that they all Co-Operate in Displaying the Goodness, Wisdom, and Power of God. By the Late George Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to his Majesty, &c. In five volumes, the fifth volume consisting of the plates and index. The second edition, with considerable corrections and additions, by William Jones, Mathematical Instrument Maker. ...
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: [1799]
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An essay on electricity : explaining the principles of that useful science, and describing the instruments, contrived either to illustrate the theory, or render the practice entertaining : illustrated with six plates. To which is added, a letter to the author, from Mr. John Birch, surgeon, on the subject of medical electricity / by the late George Adams.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1799- Books
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Astronomical and geographical essays: 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. Third edition. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to His Majesty, and Optician to the Prince of Wales.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1795- Books
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Geometrical and graphical essays, containing, a general description of the mathematical instruments used in geometry, civil and military surveying, levelling, and perspective; with many new practical problems. Illustrated by thirty-four Copper plates. By the late George Adams, mathematical instrument maker to his majesty, &c. The second edition, corrected and enlarged by William Jones, mathematical instrument maker.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1797 [i.e. 1800]
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An essay on electricity. Explaining the theory and practice of that useful science; and the mode of applying it to medical purposes. With an essay on magnetism / [George Adams].
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1787- Books
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Astronomical and geographical essays: containing a full and comprehensive view, on a new plan, of the general principles of astronomy; ... By ... George Adams, ...
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1799
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Plates for the Essays on the microscope / [George Adams].
Adams, George, 1750-1795Date: 1787- Books
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An essay on vision, briefly explaining the fabric of the eye, and the nature of vision: Intended for the service of those whose eyes are weak or impaired: enabling them to form an accurate idea of the true state of their sight, the means of preserving it, together with proper rules for ascertaining when spectacles are necessary, and how to choose them without injuring the sight. By George Adams, mathematical instrument maker to His Majesty, and optician to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1792- Books
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An essay on vision, briefly explaining the fabric of the eye, and the nature of vision: intended for the service of those whose eyes are weak or impaired: enabling them to form an accurate idea of the true state of their sight, the means of preserving it, together with proper rules for ascertaining when spectacles are necessary, and how to choose them without injuring the sight. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to His Majesty, and Optician to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1792- Books
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Plates for the Essays on the microscope. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to His Majesty, and Optician to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: M.DCC.LXXXVII. [1787]- Books
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A short dissertation on the barometer, thermometer, and other meteorological instruments: together with an account of the prognostic signs of the weather. By George Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to his Majesty, and Optician to his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: M.DCC.XC. [1790]
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An essay on electricity. In which the theory and practice of that useful science, are illustrated by a variety of experiments, arranged in a methodical manner / To which is added an essay on magnetism. By George Adams.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1784
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An essay on electricity : in which the theory and practice of that useful science, are illustrated by a variety of experiments, arranged in a methodical manner ; to which is added, an essay on magnetism / by George Adams, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to His Majesty.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1784- Books
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Instructions for the use of Hadley's quadrant, containing, the principles on which that admirable instrument is constructed, with a description and use of the Nonius divisions. As made and sold by George Adams, Mathematical Instrument-Maker to his Royal Highness George Prince of Wales. At Tycho Brahe's head in Fleet-Street, between Serjeant's-Inn and Water-Lane. Where Gentlemen may be supplied with all Sorts of Mathematical Instruments for Land or Sea; Tellescopes of all Sizes for Day or Night; together with all other Optical and Philosophical Instruments of the newest Invention.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1789?]- Books
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Description, use, and method of adjusting Hadley's quadrant and sextant. By George Adams, Mathematical instrument maker to His Majesty, and optician to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]
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Transverse sections of the wood and stem anatomy of sugar cane, common cane, hazel, Althaea frutex, lime and bamboo.
Milne, T., active 1799.Date: 1 July 1795Reference: 20394i
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Plates for the essays on the microscope / By George Adams.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1787
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An essay on electricity. Explaining the principles of that useful science : and describing the instruments, contrived either to illustrate the theory, or render the practice of entertaining / by George Adams.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1792
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Essays on the microscope; containing a practical description of the most improved microscope; a general history of insects, etc / [George Adams].
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1787