Tracts : containing I, Mechanics, or the doctrine of motion. II. The projection of the sphere. III. The laws of centripetal and centrifugal force. By William Emerson. A new edition. To which is prefixed, some account of the life and writings of the author, by the Rev. W. Bowe, Of Scorion, near Catterick, Yorkshire.
by EMERSON, William
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1793 Mathematics Mechanics Geometry Physics Gravity Illustrated William Emerson
William Emerson was an 18th-century English mathematician known for his treatises on geography and navigation and math textbooks. One of his most important works, 'Tracts', was written in 1770 and was a treatise with a wide range of physics and mechanics practices. He described practical applications involving pendulums, material strength, engine power, hydrostatics, pneumatics, studies on gravity and friction, watches and timepieces, and much more.
This 1793 edition is filled with 27 folding engravings with dozens of figures depicting scales, geometric problems, gears, pulley systems, and mathematics charts.
Item number: #5493Price: $750
EMERSON, William
Tracts : containing I, Mechanics, or the doctrine of motion. II. The projection of the sphere. III. The laws of centripetal and centrifugal force. By William Emerson. A new edition. To which is prefixed, some account of the life and writings of the author, by the Rev. W. Bowe, Of Scorion, near Catterick, Yorkshire.
London : Printed for F. Wingrave, Successor to Mr. Nourse, in the Strand, MDCCXCIII. [1793]
Details: Collation: Complete with all pages[2], xxii, [5], 8-302, [2]28 engraved platesFrontispiece27 folding platesLanguage: EnglishBinding: Leather; tight & secureSize: ~8in X 5.25in (20cm x 13.5cm)
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William Emerson was an 18th-century English mathematician known for his treatises on geography and navigation and math textbooks. One of his most important works, 'Tracts', was written in 1770 and was a treatise with a wide range of physics and mechanics practices. He described practical applications involving pendulums, material strength, engine power, hydrostatics, pneumatics, studies on gravity and friction, watches and timepieces, and much more.
This 1793 edition is filled with 27 folding engravings with dozens of figures depicting scales, geometric problems, gears, pulley systems, and mathematics charts.
Item number: #5493Price: $750
EMERSON, William
Tracts : containing I, Mechanics, or the doctrine of motion. II. The projection of the sphere. III. The laws of centripetal and centrifugal force. By William Emerson. A new edition. To which is prefixed, some account of the life and writings of the author, by the Rev. W. Bowe, Of Scorion, near Catterick, Yorkshire.
London : Printed for F. Wingrave, Successor to Mr. Nourse, in the Strand, MDCCXCIII. [1793]
Details: Collation: Complete with all pages[2], xxii, [5], 8-302, [2]28 engraved platesFrontispiece27 folding platesLanguage: EnglishBinding: Leather; tight & secureSize: ~8in X 5.25in (20cm x 13.5cm)
Our Guarantee:Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
5493
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- Tracts : containing I, Mechanics, or the doctrine of motion. II. The projection of the sphere. III. The laws of centripetal and centrifugal force. By William Emerson. A new edition. To which is prefixed, some account of the life and writings of the author, by the Rev. W. Bowe, Of Scorion, near Catterick, Yorkshire.
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- 1793
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