1756 1ed Astronomy Navigation Optics Science Martyn

1756 1ed Astronomy Navigation Optics Science Martyn Philosophical Transactions

John Martyn’s book “Philosophical Transactions” was the world’s first scientific journal; however, at that time they were significantly different from what would be expected today. Each volume of this landmark work helped establish important scientific and philosophical principles.

‘Volume Ten, Part I – II’ is illustrated with 37 folding plates and includes fascinating contents such as:

Astronomical observations; telescope making, eclipses

Navigation; figuring longitude, using compasses

Clocks, time

Meteorology;

Observations of gravity; moon and its effect on tides

Uses of phosphorus

Making salt

Botany and agriculture; catalog list of plants and seeds, use of manure as a fertilizer

Item number: #8995

Price: $550

MARTYN, John

The philosophical transactions (from the year 1743, to the year 1750) abridged: and disposed under general heads. The Latin papers being translated into English…volume the tenth

London: Printed for Lockyer Davis and Charles Reymers..., 1756. First edition

Details:

Collation: Complete with all pages; Volume 10, Part I-II

Part I – [7], x-xxviii, [1], 2-268

12 folding plates

Part II – [1], 270-797, [1]

25 folding plates

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure

Size: ~9.5in X 7.25in (24cm x 18.5cm)

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