A new system of astronomy, upon an improved plan. Wherein the science of optics is fully investigated, and the laws of refraction examined and explained. Rectifying many errors with respect to the distance of the sun and planet stars, from the earth, and one another, shewing from whence the mistakes have arisen. Likewise, Treating upon the different elements; of winds, rains, hail, mist, dew, &c. of the flowing of fountains, streams, and rivers; and of the ebbing and flowing of the sea. By John Fleming.

  • Fleming, John, active 18th century.
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M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]
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Glasgow : printed for the Author; and sold by the booksellers in London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, M.DCC.LXXXVI. [1786]

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viii,[3],x-xxiii,[1],256p.,plates : maps ; 80.

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