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Science improved, or, The theory of the universe : comprehending a rational system of the most useful as well as entertaining parts of natural and experimental philosophy ... calculated to explain the occult properties of nature, with the various phænomena of the heavenly bodies, upon the true principles of reason and religion : intended for the instruction and amusement of the British youth of both sexes
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Title
Science improved, or, The theory of the universe : comprehending a rational system of the most useful as well as entertaining parts of natural and experimental philosophy ... calculated to explain the occult properties of nature, with the various phænomena of the heavenly bodies, upon the true principles of reason and religion : intended for the instruction and amusement of the British youth of both sexes / by Thomas Harrington.
Published
London : Printed for the author, and sold by S. Crowder, J. Walter and W. Shropshire, 1774.
Physical Description
174 pages, 6 unnumbered leaves of plates (some folded) : illustrations, charts, maps (etchings) ; 26 cm
Local Notes
AOB AC4 E28 1774: Bound in mottled calf, gilt decorative border and gilt spine, marbled endpapers. Arts of the Book Collection binding specimen.
Notes
"Embellished with copper-plates, on a new-invented moveable construction".
Plates of illustration 'Longitude Dial', 'The Planisphere', and 'The Orrery' have volvelles.
Variant and related titles
Science improved
Theory of the universe
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
June 01, 2002
References
English Short Title Catalog, ESTCT111555
Subjects
Subjects (Local Yale)
Genre/Form
Toy and movable books.
Volvelles.
Etchings.
Juvenile literature.
Also listed under
Yale University. Arts of the Book Collection.
England London.
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