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The mathematical and philosophical works of the Right Reverend John Wilkins, late Lord Bishop of Chester. Containing, I. The discovery of a new world: or, a discourse tending to prove, that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in the moon. With a discourse of the possibility of a passage thither. II. That 'tis probable our earth is one of the planets. III. Mercury: or, the secret and swift messenger. Shewing how a man may with privacy and speed communicate his thoughts to a friend at any distance. IV. Mathematical magick: or the wonders that may be perform'd by mechanical geometry. V. An abstract of his essay towards a real character, and a philosophical language. To which is prefix'd the author's life, and an account of his works.
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672.Date: MDCCVIII. [1708] [1707-08]- Books
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Ecclesiastes: or, A discourse concerning the gift of preaching, as it falls under the rules of art. By John Wilkins, D.D. late lord bishop of Chester.
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672.Date: 1718- Books
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A discourse concerning the gift of prayer: shewing what it is, wherein it consists, and how far it is attainable by industry. With Divers Useful and Proper Directions to that purpose, both in respect of Matter, Method, and Expression. By John Wilkins, D. D. late Lord Bishop of Chester. Whereunto is added, Ecclesiastes: or, a discourse concerning the gift of preaching, by the same author.
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672.Date: 1718- Books
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Mathematicall magick. Or, the wonders that may be performed by mechanicall geometry. In two books. Concerning mechanicall powers [and] motions. Being one of the most easie, pleasant, usefull, (and yet most neglected) part of mathematicks. Not before treated of in this language / By I[ohn] W[ilkins] M.A.
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672.Date: 1648- Books
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A brief account of Mr. Valentine Greatrak's : and divers of the strange cures by him lately performed / written by himself in a letter addressed to the honourable Robert Boyle. Whereunto are annexed, the testimonials of Robert Boyle, Bishop Wilkins, Bishop Patrick, Dr. Cudworth, Dr. Whichcot, and many other persons of distinction; concerning the chief matters of fact therein related.
Greatrakes, Valentine, 1629-1683Date: 1723- Books
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Bishop Wilkins's character of the best Christians. To which is added, a poem on the New British.
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672.Date: MDCCLIX. [1759]- Books
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A discovery of a new world, or, a discourse tending to prove that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in the moon. With discourse concerning the probability of a passage thither. Unto which is added, a discourse concerning a new planet, tending to prove, that 'tis probable our earth is one of the planets / By John Wilkins.
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672.Date: 1684- Books
An essay towards a real character and a philosophical language / By John Wilkins.
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672.Date: 1668