41 results filtered with: Adams, George, 1750-1795
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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, Mathematical Instrument maker to his Majesty, &c. The fifth edition, with corrections and additions, by William Jones, Mathematical Instrument Maker.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: [1799]- 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: M.DCC.LXXXIX. [1789]
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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.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: MDCCLXXXIX [1789]- 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; they are arranged under distinct Heads, and interspersed with much curious, but relative Information. III. The description and use of the Armillary Sphere, planetarium, Tellurian, and Lunarium. IV. An introduction to practical astronomy; Or, the Use of the Quadrant and Equatorial. Second edition. 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]- Books
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 ture 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.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1988- Books
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Geometrical and graphical essays, containing a description of the mathematical instruments used in geometry, civil and military surveying, levelling and perspective; with many new problems, illustrative of each branch. 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.XCI. [1791]- Books
Plates for the Essays on the microscope / [George Adams].
Adams, George, 1750-1795Date: [1798]
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An essay on vision ... intended for ... those whose eyes are ... impaired / [George Adams].
Adams, George, 1750-1795Date: 1792
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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 / by George Adams.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1785
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Astronomical and geographical essays : containing a full and comprehensive view, on a new plan, of the general principles of astronomy; the use of the celestial and terrestrial globes ... the description and use of the most improved planetarium, tellurian, and lunarium; and also an introduction to practical astronomy / By the late George Adams.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1803
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Lectures on natural and experimental philosophy : considered in it's [sic] 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 George Adams.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1794- Books
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Lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, considered in it's present state of improvement. Describing, in a familiar and easy manney, the principal philomena of nature; and shewing, that they all co-operate in displaying the goodness, wisdom, and power of God. By George Adams, mathematical instrument maker to His Majesty, and optician to His Royal Highness the Price of Wales. In five volumes. The fifth volume consisting of the plates and index. ...
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1794- Books
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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. To which is now added, a letter to the author, from Mr. John Birch, Surgeon, on the Subject of Medical Electricity. The fourth edition. 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.XCII. [1792]- Books
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Essays on the microscope; containing a practical description of the most improved microscopes: a general history of insects, their transformations, peculiar habits, and oeconomy: an account of the various species and singular properties of the hydrae and vorticellae: a description of Three Hundred and Seventy-Nine Animalcula; with a concise catalogue of interesting objects: a view of the organization of timber, and the configuration of salts when under 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
Essays on the microscope; containing a practical description of the most improved microscopes a general history of insects, illustrated with thirty-two folio plates / by the late George Adams.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1798- 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. Third edition corrected and considerably enlarged by George Adams, Mathematical Instrument Maker to His Majesty.
Adams, George, 1750-1795.Date: 1787