The newtonian system of philosophy adapted to the capacities of young gentlemen and ladies. And familiarized and made entertaining by objects with which they are intimately acquainted: Being the substance of six lectures read to the Lilliputian Society, By Tom Telescope, A.M. and collected and methodized for the benefit of the youth of these kingdoms, by their old friend Mr. Newbery, in St. Paul's Church Yard. Who has also added a variety of copper plate cuts to illustrate and confirm the doctrines advanced

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Telescope, Tom.

Title

The newtonian system of philosophy adapted to the capacities of young gentlemen and ladies. [electronic resource] : And familiarized and made entertaining by objects with which they are intimately acquainted: Being the substance of six lectures read to the Lilliputian Society, By Tom Telescope, A.M. and collected and methodized for the benefit of the youth of these kingdoms, by their old friend Mr. Newbery, in St. Paul's Church Yard. Who has also added a variety of copper plate cuts to illustrate and confirm the doctrines advanced.

Edition

The seventh edition.

Published

London : Printed for T. Carnan, (successor to Mr. J. Newbery) in St. Paul's Church Yard, MDCCLXXXVII. [1787]

Physical Description

[4],140p.,plates : ill. ; 18⁰.

Local Notes

Access is available to the Yale community.

Notes

Tom Telescope is a pseudonym.

Sometimes attributed to John Newbery.

With an advertisement on p.125 and a catalogue of books printed for T. Carnan, pp.127-140.