Rational recreations, in which the principles of numbers and natural philosophy are clearly and copiously elucidated
by HOOPER, William
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1787 MAGIC Tricks SECRETS Optics Hooper Recreations Illusions Conjuring Plates
William Hooper's "Rational Recreations" is a collection of 18th-century science experiment findings and reports. Hooper, a self-proclaimed natural philosopher, looked to expose many of the visual illusion scams that were prevalent throughout England at the time, exposing them through science. According to Bellion, Hooper's famed treatise,
"revealed the hidden workings of illusionistic devices and instructing readers in do-it-yourself gadgetry"
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HOOPER, William
Rational recreations, in which the principles of numbers and natural philosophy are clearly and copiously elucidated
London: printed for Davis, Holborn…, 1787.
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· Collation: Complete with all pages;
o Vol. 1 – [4], xvi, 267, [1]
o Vol. 2 – [4], xi, [1], 280
o Vol. 3 – [4], xii, 296
o 51 folding plates
· References: Pleasing Deceptions by Wendy Bellion
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; secure
· Size: ~8.25in X 5.25in (21cm x 13.5cm)
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- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 24375
- Title
- Rational recreations, in which the principles of numbers and natural philosophy are clearly and copiously elucidated
- Author
- HOOPER, William
- Format/Binding
- Leather; secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- for Davis, Holborn
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1787
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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