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Astronomy: the twelve signs of the zodiac. Engraving by Barlow.
Reference: 46430i- Pictures
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Astronomy: the astronomer Sidrophel, using a telescope, misidentifies a kite as a comet. Etching by W. Hogarth, ca. 1721.
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.Date: 1721Reference: 46336i- Books
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The origine and antiquity of our English weights and measures discover'd. By their near agreement with such standards that are now found in one of the Egyptian pyramides. Together, With the Explanation of divers Lines therein heretofore measur'd. By Mr. John Greaves, Astronomy Professor at Oxford. As also, Some Conjectures concerning the time when these Pyramides were built; in Answer to certain Letters, &c.
Date: 1706- Books
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The origin and antiquity of our English weights and measures discover'd. By their near agreement with such standards that are now found in one of the Egyptian pyramids. Together with The Explanation of divers Lines therein heretofore measur'd. By Mr. John Greaves. Astronomy Professor at Oxford. As also, some conjectures concerning the time when these pyramids were built; in Answer to certain Letters, &c.
Date: MDCCXLV. [1745]- Books
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The origine and antiquity of our English weights and measures discover'd, by their near agreement with such standards that are now found in one of the Egyptian pyramides. Together With the Explanation of divers Lines therein heretofore Measur'd. The second edition. By Mr. John Greaves, Astronomy Professor at Oxford. As also, some conjectures concerning the time when these pyramides were built; in Answer to certain Letters, &c.
Date: 1727- Books
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Urania: or, a compleat view of the heavens; containing the antient and modern astronomy, in form of a dictionary: illustrated with a great number of figures, comprising All the Constellations, with the Stars laid down according to their exact Situations and Magnitudes, from repeated and accurate Observations. In which, Beside Explanations of all the Terms used in that Science, by the early as well as late Authors, and in the Arabian, as well as the Egyptian and Grecian Astronomy, the Science is traced from its Origin to the present Period, and, the Improvements made, from Time to Time, are laid down in a plain and familiar Manner. The Sun, Stars, Planets, and Comets are described; and their Theory explained according to the received Opinions of the present Time; the several Systems of the Universe are delivered; and the Constellations are described at large, with the Number, Magnitude, and Situation of the Stars that compose them; their Origin explained according to the Egyptian Hieroglyphics, and the Grecian Fable; and a very particular Enquiry is made into the History of those mentioned in the Sacred Writings, and in the Old Poets and Historians. A work intended for general use, intelligible to all Capacities, and calculated for entertainment as well as instruction. By John Hill, M.D. Member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Bourdeaux, &c.
Hill, John, 1714?-1775.Date: M.DCC.LIV. [1754]- Books
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A complete commentary, with etymological, explanatory, critical and classical notes on Milton's Paradise Lost: Explaining 1. All the Hebrew, Chaldaic, Arabic, Syriac, Phoenician, Egyptian, Greek, Latin, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Russian, Tatarian, Saxon, Teutonic (or German) Dutch, Norman, (or Old French) Old English (or Scottish) Indian, American and Miltonian Words, i. e. Those of the Author's own Coining, thro' the whole Poem. 2. All the difficult Terms of Divinity, Philosophy, Mathematics, Astronomy, Astrology, History, Geography, Architecture, Navigation, Anatomy, Surgery, Chymistry, Alchemy, Hunting, Hawking, Gardening, and other Human Arts and Sciences. 3. All the fine Epithets, the Mythology (or Fables) of the Antients) all the Figures of Grammar and Rhetoric, Comparisons, Similies, Digressions, different Persons; and setting all the Transposed Sentences in a plain English Prose Order; with many new Theological, Critical, Historical and Political Observations, never published before. For without such a Work the Poem is useless to most Readers of it. By James Paterson, M. A. And Philologist.
Paterson, James, M.A., philologist.Date: MDCCXLIV. [1744]- Books
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The dawn of astronomy : a study of the temple-worship and mythology of the ancient Egyptians / by J. Norman Lockyer.
Lockyer, Norman, Sir, 1836-1920.Date: 1894- Books
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Miscellaneous works of Mr. John Greaves, professor of Astronomy in the University of Oxford: Many of which are now first Published. I. Pyramidographia; or a Description of the Pyramids in Egypt. With a great many Additions and Alterations, from a Copy corrected by the Author. II. A discourse of the Roman foot, and Denarius; from whence, as from two Principles, the Measures and Weights used by the Ancients may be deduced. III. Tracts upon various subjects, Letters, Poems, and Observations in his Travels in Italy, Turky, and Egypt. IV. A description of the Grand Seignor's seraglio. To which are added, I. Reflections on the Pyramidographia, written by an anonymous Author, soon after the Publication of that Book. II. A Dissertation upon the Sacred Cubit of the Jews, and the Cubits of the several Nations; in which, from the Dimensions of the greatest Egyptian Pyramid, as taken by Mr. Greaves, the antient Cubit of Memphis is determined. Translated from the Latin of Sir Isaac Newton, Not yet published. Adorn'd with sculptures. To the whole is prefix'd, an historical and critical account of the life and writings of the author. In two volumes. Published by Thomas Birch, M. A. F. R. S. and Member of the Society of Antiquarirs, London:
Greaves, John, 1602-1652.Date: 1737- Books
The dawn of astronomy : a study of the temple-worship and mythology of the ancient Egyptians / by J. Norman Lockyer.
Lockyer, Norman, Sir, 1836-1920.Date: 1894- Pictures
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Astrology: the Egyptian zodiac. Coloured engraving by J. Chapman after V. Denon.
Denon, Vivant, 1747-1825.Reference: 46433i- Pictures
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A cosmological plan detailing Copernicus' astronomical vision, surrounded by diagrams of the systems of Ptolemy and Tycho Brahe ; astronomical figures line the circle. Line engraving by J.A. Fridrich after J.M. Füssli, 1732.
Füssli, Johann Melchior, 1677-1736.Date: 1732Reference: 15962i- Books
Greek astronomical calendars. IV, The parapegma of the Egyptians and their "Perpetual Tables" / B.L. van der Waerden.
Waerden, B. L. van der (Bartel Leendert), 1903-1996.Date: 1985- Archives and manuscripts
Kendall, John (f1. 1826)
Kendall, John, fl.1826Date: 1826Reference: MS.3103- Pictures
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British Association for the Advancement of Science: speakers at its meeting in Cambridge in 1904. Drawing by A.S. Boyd, 1904.
Boyd, A. S. (Alexander Stuart), 1854-1930.Date: [1904]Reference: 47160i- Books
Healers and achievers : physicians who excelled in other fields and the times in which they lived / Raphael S. Bloch.
Bloch, Raphael S.Date: [2012], ©2012- Books
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A compleat system of magick: or, The history of the black-art. Shewing, I. The original of magicians; and how some of them were made kings, as Zoroafter, Cadmus, and many others. II. How the ancient magi, who study'd philosophy, astronomy, &c. were induc'd to turn wizards and sorcers, and deal with the devil; and how their conversation began. III. The different shapes assum'd by the devil in his first appearances to magicians; and whether he is, or has been, allow'd to assume a human-shape. IV. Who first practised magick as a diabolical art, and its progress among the Egyptians and Phoenicians; by whom it was first openly encourag'd, and of its present state. V. What the black-art, really is, the various manner of its practice in different parts of the world, and of the doctrine of spirits. VI. How far it may be suppos'd there can be an intercourse between superiour and insernal beings, and whether the magick-art now subsists. VII. How far the devil may be raised by magical operations; and whether it is by their own power, or by mutual concert with the devil. The whole compiled from the best authorities ancient and modern.
Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.Date: M.DCC.XXIX. [1729]- Archives and manuscripts
Letters to Sir John Bowring from various correspondents
Date: 1810-1871Reference: MS.6128/1-29Part of: Bowring, Sir John (1792-1872), linguist, writer and traveller