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The wisdom of God manifested in the works of the creation. In two parts. Viz. The Heavenly Bodies, Elements, Meteors, Fossils, Vegetables, Animals, (beasts, Birds, Fishes, and Insects); more particularly in the Body of the Earth, its Figure, Motion, and Consistency; and in the admirable Structure of the Bodies of Man, and other Animals; as also in their Generation, &c. With answers to some objections. By John Ray, late Fellow of the Royal Society.
Ray, John, 1627-1705.Date: MDCCXXVII. [1727]- Books
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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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The sequel to Mentoria; or, the young ladies instructor: in familiar conversations, on a variety of interesting subjects, in which are Introduced, Lectures on Astronomy and Natural Philosophy, Expressed in Terms suited to the Comprehension of Juvenile Readers; Being principally intended to enlarge the Ideas, and inspire just Conceptions of the Deity, from the Contemplation of the general System of the Universe. By Ann Murry.
Murry, Ann, active 18th century.Date: 1799- Books
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An easy introduction to the arts and sciences: Being a short, but comprehensive system useful and polite learning, divided into lessons. Illustrated with cuts, and adapted to the use of schools and academies. By R. Turner, Jun. LL. D. late of Magdalen Hall, Oxford: author of An easy introduction to geography, &c.
Turner, R. (Richard), 1753-1788.Date: 1796- Books
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Two treatises : in the one of which, the nature of bodies : in the other, the nature of mans soul is looked into in way of discovery of the immortality of reasonable souls.
Digby, Kenelm, 1603-1665Date: [1658]- Books
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The school of arts; or, an introduction to useful knowledge, being a compilation of real experiments and improvements, in several pleasing branches of science, on the following subjects, viz. Mechanics, Electricity, Pneumatics, Hydrostatics and Hydraulics, Optics, Clock and Watch-Making, and Astronomy. The Miscellaneous Articles contain the most approved Art of Drawing, Etching, Engraving, Mezzotinto Scraping, Aquatinta, Crayon Painting, Gilding on Glass, Pots, &c. Silvering Looking Glasses, &c. Lackering, Varnishing, Soldering, Casting in Plaster, &c. Cements, Glues, Metals for Speculums, with the whole Process of grinding, &c. Staining Wood, A Composition for Ornaments, Objects for the Microscope, &c. &c. &c. &c. The second edition, with very considerable additions. By John Imison.
Imison, John, -1788.Date: [1790?]- Books
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The philosophical transactions (from the year 1743, to the year 1750) abridged, and disposed under general heads. The Latin papers being translated into English. By John Martyn, F. R. S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge. ... . Containing, Part I. The Mathematical Papers. Part II. The Physiological Papers. Part III. The Anatomical and Medical Papers. Part IV. The Historical and Miscellaneous Papers.
Royal Society (Great Britain)Date: MDCCLVI. [1756]- 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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De foetu humano dissertatio anatomico-physiologica. Auctore Onuphrio Agnese Scassi, Genuensi, Philosophiae et Medicinae Doctore, Regiae Societatis Medicae Edin. Membro, Societ. Chirurgo-Physicae Hon. Soc. et Praeside.
Agnese Scassi, Onuphrius.Date: 1792- Books
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Analysis of a course of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, ... Ninth edition. By A. Walker.
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 1731-1821.Date: [1795?]- Books
Jesuit science in the age of Galileo : an exhibition of rare books from the History of Science Collection, March 24-July 31, 1986 / [text and photographs by William B. Ashworth ; bibliographic information and exhibit preparation by Bruce Bradley].
Linda Hall Library.Date: 1986- Books
The appreciation of ancient and medieval science during the Renaissance (1450-1600) / [George Sarton].
Sarton, George, 1884-1956.Date: 1955- Books
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Syllabus of a course of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, Viz. Astronomy, Use of the Globes, Pneumatics, Electricity, Magnetism, Chemistry, Mechanics, Hydrostatics, Hydraulics, Engineering, Fortification, Optics, &c. by A. Walker.
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 1731-1821.Date: 1772- Books
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A letter to his worthy friend, D.B.M. from Dr. Connor, member of the College of Physicians & Royal-Society : concerning his Medicina Arcana de Mystico Corporis Humani Statu: or, a Latin treatise, in which he designs to explain the miracles relating to human bodies, by the principles of Physick.
Connor, Bernard, 1666?-1698Date: 1696- Books
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A survey of the wisdom of God in the creation: or, a compendium of natural philosophy: in five volumes. The fourth edition. By John Wesley, A.M. ...
Wesley, John, 1703-1791.Date: 1784- Books
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Tables and tracts, relative to several arts and sciences. By James Ferguson, F. R. S.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: M.DCC.LXVII. [1767]- Books
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Outlines of a course of lectures on natural & experimental philosophy. By T. Garnett, M.D. Member of the Royal Medical, Physical and Natural History Societies of Edinburgh, the Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester, the Medical Society of London, the Royal Irish Academy, Lecturer on Physics and Philosophy in Professor Anderson's Institution, Glasgow, Etc.
Garnett, Thomas, 1766-1802.Date: 1796- Books
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A collection of several pieces of Mr. John Locke, Never before printed, or not extant in his Works. Publish'd by the author of the life of the ever-memorable Mr. John Hales, &c.
Locke, John, 1632-1704.Date: M.DCC.XX. [1720]- Books
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Analysis of a course of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, viz. 1. Magnetism, 2. Mechanics, 3. Chemistry, 4 & 5. Pnumatics, 6. Hydrostatics, 7. Electricity, 8. Fortification, 9. Optics, 10. Use of the Globes, &c. 11 & 12. Astronomy. By A. Walker, M.D.S. Lecturer on Philosophy to His Royal Highness the Duke of Glocester; Eton and Winchester Colleges, &c.
Walker, A. (Adam), 1730 or 1731-1821.Date: [1790?]- Books
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Collection de différens traités sur des instrumens d'astonomie, physique, &c. Diviseé en deux parties: ... Par J.H. de Magellan, ...
Magalhães, João Jacinto de, 1722-1790.Date: 1775 & 1780- Books
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Tables and tracts, relative to several arts and sciences. By James Ferguson, F. R. S.
Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.Date: MDCCLXXI. [1771]- Books
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Apopiroscopy: or, a compleat and faithful history of experiments and observations: not only chymical and curious, but mechanical; and in several Arts, Sciences and Professions. Being Pleasant, Useful and Profitable. Extracted from the most Authentick Writers, Manuscripts, and the Author's Experience. By T. Snow.
Neve, Richard.Date: 1702- Books
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Caspari Bartholini Thom. f. specimen philosophiæ naturalis, præcipua physices capita exponens. In gratiam juventutis academicæ. Accedit de fontium fluviorumque origine ex pluviis dissertatio physica.
Bartholin, Caspar, 1655-1738.Date: An. Dom. MDCCXXIV. [1724]- Books
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Lexicon technicum: or, an universal English dictionary of arts and sciences: explaining not only the terms of art, but the arts themselves. In two volumes. By John Harris, D.D. and F.R.S. The fifth edition. Now digested into one alphabet: with very considerable additions and improvements from later discoveries in mathematicks and philosophy, &c. Illustrated with several additional copper-plates, and many new diagrams.
Harris, John, 1667?-1719.Date: MDCCXXXVI [1736]- Books
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The philosophical transactions (from the year 1732, to the year 1744) abridged, and disposed under general heads, the Latin papers being translated into English. By John Martyn, F. R. S. Professor of Botany in the University of Cambridge. In two volumes, viz. vol. Viii Containing, Part I. The Mathematical Papers. Part II. The Physiological Papers. Vol. IX. Containing, Part III. The Anatomical and Medical Papers. Part IV. The Historical and Miscellaneous Papers.
Royal Society (Great Britain)Date: MDCCXLVII. [1747]