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Great Books of the Western World Vol 34: Mathematical Principles of Naturtal Philosophy and Optics By Newton and Treatise on Light bvy Huygens
by Newton, Sir Isaac and Huygens, Christiaan
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Chicago, Illinois: Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc, 1952. First Thus. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Type: Hardback Collectibles, Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., 1952. Volume 34. First Thus. Robert Maynard Hutchins, Editor in Chief. Translators: Andrew Motte and Silvanus P.Thompson. Leatherbound Hardcover Book in Fine Condition. No Jacket, as issued. Brown leather binding, gilt lettering and decoration to spine. Tight and solid volume. Scientists in the era of the scientific revolution, the contributions of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1726) and Christiaan Huygens (1629-1696) ) can hardly be overstated. Mathmaticians, inventors, astronomers. Newton brought us the first reflecting telescope and Huygens the pendulum clock, among much more. 619 pp. 9.5 x 6.5 inches. 1952, Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., Chicago, Ill
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- Title
- Great Books of the Western World Vol 34: Mathematical Principles of Naturtal Philosophy and Optics By Newton and Treatise on Light bvy Huygens
- Author
- Newton, Sir Isaac and Huygens, Christiaan
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Thus
- Publisher
- Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc
- Place of Publication
- Chicago, Illinois
- Date Published
- 1952
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾"
- Weight
- 1.56 lbs
- Keywords
- MATHEMATICS SCIENCE INVENTIONS ASTRONOMY PHYSICS
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- Science;
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