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by WALKER, A[dam]
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London: Printed for the author, 1802. SECOND EDITION. Illustrated with 49 folding copperplates. Contemporary calf, worn and rubbed; scattered browning, spotting and offsetting from plates, some waterstains. From the library of Arnold Thackray with his bookplate on the paste-down of each volume.
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A System of Familiar Philosophy: in Twelve Lectures, being the course usually read by Mr. A. Walker, containing The Elements and the Practical Uses to be from the chemical properties of matter; the principles and application of mechanics; of hydrostatics; of hydraulics: of pneumatics; of magnetism; of electricity; of optics; and of astronomy. Including every material modern discovery and improvement to the present time.
by WALKER, Adam (1730/31-1821).
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London:: Printed for the author, at his house; G. Kearsley. Edinburgh: Bell and Bradfute, 1799., 1799. 4to. [iii]-xviii, 571 pp. 47 copper-plates (many folding), errata, list of subscribers, index; foxed, lacks half-title. Original boards, with original calf replaced with recent half-calf, gilt-stamped spine, brown spine label. Edges unevenly trimmed. PROVENANCE: J. Cook (early signature, corner of title-page; note – his name is not among those on the subscriber's list). Very good. First edition. The arrangement of the book follows what the author describes as 12 lectures (chapters), including: I. System of Nature. II. Particle of Matter, their minuteness, hardness, extension, divisibility, inertia, and cohesion, and on magnetism. III. Mechanics. IV. On Chemistry. V. On the Atmosphere. VI. Hydrostatics – hydraulics. VII. Electricity. VIII. Electricity continued. IX. Optics. X. Astronomy. XI. On the Moon. XII. Astronomy continued. Walker illustrates Watts new patent steam engine along with a…
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1799 Science Lectures Adam Walker Electricity Astronomy Optics Chemistry PhysicsAdam Walker was an 18th-century scientist known for his numerous lectures on a variety of topics including mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electricity. Many of these lectures were included in this 1799 printing of the 'Familiar Philosophy'. The first lecture is of particular interest – discussion on light, zodiac, and the power of fire! It should be noted that this impressive edition contains 47 copper engravings.
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WALKER, Adam
A System of familiar philosophy in twelve lectures
London: Printed for the author, 1799. 1st edition
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John Pemberton Plumptre (1791–1864) was a British politician. He was elected as a Conservative Member of Parliament for East Kent in 1832, and resigned on 29 January 1852 through… Read More
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