Author: MARCET, MRS. (JANE HALDIMAND), (1769-1858) / BLAKE, JOHN LAURIS (1788-1857)
Title: Conversations on natural philosophy : in which the elements of that science are familiarly explained and adapted to the comprehension of young pupils
Description: Boston. Printed and published by Lincoln & Edmands 1833. Boston Stereotype Edition. Finely bound in modern speckled calf-backed. marbled boards. Gilt-blocked leather label to spine. with raised bands. and gilt-decorated spine compartments. Scattered foxing and dust-toning. Remains quite well-preserved overall; tight and strong. Further scans. images etc. and additional bibliographical material available on request. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 252 pages; 'Improved by appropriate questions for the examination of scholars. also by illustrative notes. and a dictionary of philosophical terms. by J.L. Blake.' --title page. viii. 252p. frontis. [23]p. of plates; 19cm. Subjects: Physics -- Science -- Natural philosophy -- Astronomy. 19th century science book aimed at a younger audience. The author. Jane Marcet. was a successful writer of popular introductory science books. by the author of Conversations on Chemistry and Conversations on Political Economy.Weight in Kg appr.:

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