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The works of John Whitehurst, F.R.S. with memoirs of his life and writings.
Whitehurst, John, 1713-1788.Date: MDCCXCII. [1792]- Books
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La figure de la terre, déterminée par les observations de Messieurs de Maupertuis, Clairaut, Camus, Le Monnier ... et de M. l'Abbé Outhier ... accompagnés de M. Celsius ... faites par ordre du roy au cercle polaire / Par M. de Maupertuis.
Maupertuis, 1698-1759.Date: [1738]- Archives and manuscripts
Hooke, Robert (1635-1703)
Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703Date: 1770Reference: MS.2936- Books
Dialogi physici, in qvibvs de motu terrae disputatur, marini aestus nova causa proponitur, necnon aquarum et Mercurii supra libellam elevatio examinatur ... / [Honoré Fabri].
Fabri, Honoré, 1607-1688.Date: 1665- Books
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An introduction to geology, illustrative of the earth : comprising the elements of the science, and an outline of the geology and mineral geography of England / by Robert Bakewell.
Bakewell, Robert, 1768-1843.Date: 1815- Books
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A short treatise on the all-cleansing, - all-healing, - and all-invigorating qualities of the simple earth, when long and repeatedly applied to the naked human-body and lungs, ...
Graham, James, 1745-1794.Date: 1790- Books
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A geological essay on the imperfect evidence in support of a theory of the earth, deducible either from its general structure or from the changes produced on its surface by the operation of existing causes / By J. Kidd.
Kidd, John, 1775-1851.Date: 1815- Books
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Mathematical dissertations on a variety of physical and analytical subjects. Containing, among other particulars, a demonstration of the true figure which the earth, or any planet must acquire from its rotation about an axis. A general investigation of the attraction at the surfaces of bodies nearly spherical. A determination of the meridional parts, and the lengths of the several degrees of the meridian, according to the true figure of the earth. An investigation of the height of the tides in the ocean. A new theory of astronomical-refractions, with exact tables deduced therefrom. A new and very exact method for approximating the roots of equations in numbers; that quintuples the number of places at each operation. Several new methods for the summation of series. Some new and very useful improvements in the inverse method of fluxions. The whole in a general and perspicuous manner. By Thomas Simpson.
Simpson, Thomas, 1710-1761.Date: 1743- Books
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The sacred scripture theory of the earth, from its first atom to its last end; in four parts: The Mosaic Theory of Universal Creation. The Mosaic Theory of the Flood. The Mosaic Theory of the Seasons. The Apostolic Theory of the End of the World. By the author of Popery dissected.
Drysdale, William.Date: 1798- Books
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The figure of the earth, determined from observations made by order of the French King, at the polar circle: by Messrs de Maupertuis, Camus, Clairaut, Le Monnier, Members of the Royal Academy of Sciences; the abbé Outhier, Correspondent of the Academy; and Mr. Celsius, Professor of Astronomy at Upsal. Translated from the French of M. de Maupertuis.
Maupertuis, 1698-1759.Date: M.DCC.XXXVIII. [1738]- Books
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Method to discover the difference of the earth's diameters; Proving It's true Ratio to be not less variable than as 45 is to 46, and shortest in it's Pole's Axis 174 Miles. Elucidated with five copper plates, With a Variety of new tables suited to the Subject. Likewise a method for fixing an universal standard for weights and measures. By Thomas Williams.
Williams, Thomas (Mathematician)Date: M:DCC:LXXXVIII. [1788]- Books
Earth zine / Coin Operated Press.
Date: [2021?]- Pictures
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Geography: six views of the Earth, showing different ways of projecting information. Engraving.
Reference: 46627i- Books
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Essay on the theory of the earth / by M. Cuvier ; with mineralogical notes, and an account of Cuvier's geological discoveries by Professor Jameson.
Cuvier, Georges, baron, 1769-1832.Date: 1817- Books
An attempt to prove the motion of the earth from observations. Made by Robert Hooke / [Robert Hooke].
Hooke, Robert, 1635-1703.Date: 1674- Pictures
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Meteorology: a view of the Earth and the sun during winter [in the Northern hemisphere]. Engraving after B. Martin.
Martin, Benjamin, 1705-1782.Reference: 46606i- Pictures
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Astronomy: a diagram of the Earth's orbit around the Sun in a solar year showing the changing seasons. Coloured engraving by J. Emslie, 1851, after himself.
Emslie, John, 1813-1875.Date: 1851Reference: 46553i- Pictures
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Geology: various geological phenomena. Coloured engraving by J. Emslie, 1852, after himself.
Emslie, John, 1813-1875.Date: 1852Reference: 46558i- Ephemera
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Think you can be a meat-eating environmentalist? Think again : if you give a damn about the planet, go vegan / People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Date: [2000?]- Books
The earth, humanity, and God : the Templeton lectures, Cambridge, 1993 / Colin A. Russell.
Russell, Colin Archibald.Date: 1994- Pictures
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Geography: avalanches of mud. Coloured wood engraving by C. Whymper.
Whymper, Charles H., 1853-1941.Reference: 46588i- Pictures
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Astronomy: the phases of the Moon. Coloured engraving with tracing paper by J. Emslie, c.1850.
Emslie, John, 1813-1875.Reference: 46939i- Pictures
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Geography: the hemispheres of a globe. Engraving by J. Pass, 1807.
Date: 1 January 1807Reference: 46628i- Books
Kant's cosmogony as in his essay on the retardation of the rotation of the earth and his Natural history and theory of the heavens : with introduction, appendices, and a portrait of Thomas Wright of Durham / edited and translated by W. Hastie.
Kant, Immanuel, 1724-1804.Date: 1900- Books
The earth beneath us / H.H. Swinnerton.
Swinnerton, H. H. (Henry Hurd), 1875-1966.Date: [1958, ©1955]