Conversations on natural philosophy : in which the elements of that science are familiarly explained and adapted to the comprehension of young pupils / by the author of Conversations on Chemistry and Conversations on Political Economy
by Marcet, Mrs. (Jane Haldimand), (1769-1858) / Blake, John Lauris (1788-1857)
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About This Item
Boston, Printed and published by Lincoln & Edmands, 1833. Boston Stereotype Edition. Hardback. Finely bound in modern speckled calf-backed, marbled boards. Gilt-blocked leather label to spine, with raised bands, and gilt-decorated spine compartments. Scattered foxing and dust-toning. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight and strong. Further scans, images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 252 pages; ""Improved by appropriate questions for the examination of scholars, also by illustrative notes, and a dictionary of philosophical terms, by J.L. Blake."" --title page. viii, 252p. frontis., [23]p. of plates; 19cm. Subjects: Physics -- Science -- Natural philosophy -- Astronomy. 19th century science book aimed at a younger audience. The author, Jane Marcet, was a successful writer of popular introductory science books.
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- Title
- Conversations on natural philosophy : in which the elements of that science are familiarly explained and adapted to the comprehension of young pupils / by the author of Conversations on Chemistry and Conversations on Political Economy
- Author
- Marcet, Mrs. (Jane Haldimand), (1769-1858) / Blake, John Lauris (1788-1857)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Edition
- Boston Stereotype Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Boston, Printed and published by Lincoln & Edmands
- Date Published
- 1833
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