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Voiage du monde de Descartes / Suite du voyage du Monde de Descartes ou Nouvelles difficultez proposees a l'auteur du Voyage du Monde de Descartes.

Voiage du monde de Descartes / Suite du voyage du Monde de Descartes ou Nouvelles difficultez proposees a l'auteur du Voyage du Monde de Descartes.

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Voiage du monde de Descartes / Suite du voyage du Monde de Descartes ou Nouvelles difficultez proposees a l'auteur du Voyage du Monde de Descartes.: Two volumes bound as one

by DANIEL, Gabriel

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Paris / Amsterdam: Simon BENARD / Pierre MORTIER, 1691. Two volumes bound as one. A second edition of the "Voiage du Monde de Descartes" bound in with a First Thus (Amsterdam) copy of the "Suite du voyage du Monde". Unfortunately the First volume lacks the double plate of the Moon. It contains the 18 woodcuts showing celestial systems. The second volume contains 12 woodcuts. Original full leather binding with gilt details to the spine. (Somewhat faded to the spine). The binding is cracking to the hinges with some nicking, but is still holding together. Internally the books are clean and tidy with a little darkening and a couple of isolated foxing spots only. A couple of contemporary inked notes to the inside board. [xiv], 308., [viii], 248. pp. 160 x 100 mm (6¼ x 4 inches). The first volume is scarce in early editions. At the time of writing this description, there are no copies of the "Suite du voyage" available. These works were the written by the Jesuit Priest, Father Gabriel Daniel (1649-1728), known for his activity as a historiographer and for his History of France. It relates Imaginary journey around the Cartesian universe, composed in the form of satire in the company of Father Mersenne, the author mainly fights the system of vortices. The debate on the question of the Void and Celestial Mechanics was one of the most important of the second half of the 17th century, and all the scientists and metaphysicians of the time brought their point of view to it. Daniel was opposed to Cartesian philosophy, and these treatise are mainly aimed at attacking his Treatise on Light (Published in 1664). . Deux volumes reliés comme un seul. Une deuxième édition du «Voiage du Monde de Descartes» reliée avec un premier exemplaire de Ainsi (Amsterdam) de la «Suite du voyage du monde» Malheureusement, le premier volume MANQUE la double plaque de la Lune. Il contient les 18 gravures sur bois montrant les systèmes célestes. Le deuxième volume contient 12 gravures sur bois. Reliure d'origine plein cuir avec détails dorés au dos. (Un peu fané à la colonne vertébrale). La reliure craque sur les charnières avec quelques entailles, mais tient toujours ensemble. À l'intérieur, les livres sont propres et bien rangés avec un peu d'assombrissement et quelques taches de rousseur isolées seulement. Quelques notes encrées contemporaines sur le tableau intérieur. [xiv], 308., [viii], 248. pp. 160 x 100mm. Le premier volume est rare dans les premières éditions. Au moment de la rédaction de cette description, il n'y a pas d'exemplaires de la « Suite du voyage » disponibles. Ces ouvrages ont été écrits par le Prêtre Jésuite, le Père Gabriel DANIEL (1649-1728), connu pour son activité d'historiographe et pour son Histoire de France. Il relate Voyage imaginaire autour de l'univers cartésien, composé sous forme de satire en compagnie du Père Mersenne, l'auteur combat principalement le système des tourbillons. Le débat sur la question du Vide et de la Mécanique Céleste fut l'un des plus importants de la seconde moitié du XVIIe siècle, et tous les scientifiques et métaphysiciens de l'époque y apportèrent leur point de vue. Daniel était opposé à la philosophie cartésienne, et ces traités visent principalement à attaquer son Traité de la lumière (publié en 1664).

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
3675
Title
Voiage du monde de Descartes / Suite du voyage du Monde de Descartes ou Nouvelles difficultez proposees a l'auteur du Voyage du Monde de Descartes.
Author
DANIEL, Gabriel
Book Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
Publisher
Simon BENARD / Pierre MORTIER
Place of Publication
Paris / Amsterdam
Date Published
1691
Weight
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Keywords
Descartes, cartesian, philosophy, space, cartésien, gravures sur bois, universe, stars, sky, rare, woodcut, philosophical, systèmes célestes, philosophie cartésienne,
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