An edition of The Newtonian system of philosophy (1766)

The Newtonian system of philosophy

explained by familiar objects, in an entertaining manner, for the use of young ladies & gentlemen

Second Philadelphia edition, with notes and alterations / by Robert Patterson, Professor of Mathematics, in the University of Pennsylvania.
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An edition of The Newtonian system of philosophy (1766)

The Newtonian system of philosophy

explained by familiar objects, in an entertaining manner, for the use of young ladies & gentlemen

Second Philadelphia edition, with notes and alterations / by Robert Patterson, Professor of Mathematics, in the University of Pennsylvania.
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The Newtonian system of philosophy: explained by familiar objects, in an entertaining manner, for the use of young ladies & gentlemen
1808, Published by Johnson & Warner, No. 147, Market Street
in English - Second Philadelphia edition, with notes and alterations / by Robert Patterson, Professor of Mathematics, in the University of Pennsylvania.

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Table of Contents

Introduction
Lecture I. Of matter and motion
Lecture II. Of the universe, and particularly of the solar system
Lecture III. Of the air, atmosphere, and meteors
Lecture IV. Of mountains, springs, rivers, and of the sea
Lecture V. Of minerals, vegetables, and animals
Lecture VI. Of the five senses of man, and of his understanding.

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Juvenile literature., Popular works.

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[4], 140 p., [5] leaves of plates :
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OL14030687M
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