Volume 2

Mathematical elements of natural philosophy confirmed by experiments, or, an introduction to Sir Isaac Newton's philosophy / Written in Latin, by William-James 's Gravesande ... ; Translated into English by J.T. Desaguliers.

  • Gravesande, Willem Jacob 's, 1688-1742.
Date:
1721
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Credit: Mathematical elements of natural philosophy confirmed by experiments, or, an introduction to Sir Isaac Newton's philosophy / Written in Latin, by William-James 's Gravesande ... ; Translated into English by J.T. Desaguliers. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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