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The theory of the earth : containing an account of the original of the earth, and of all the general changes which it hath already undergone, or is to undergo, till the consummation of all things
Burnet, Thomas (1635?-1715); Burnet, Thomas (1635?-1715)
1684-90
Epistle dedicatory signed: Thomas Burnet. Each vol. has added t.p., engraved, with title: The sacred theory of the earth. Vol. 1, pt. 2 and v. 2, pt. 2 have special t.p.s. English version, revis...
An account of experiments to determine the figure of the earth by means of the pendulum vibrating seconds in different latitudes : as well as on various other subjects of philosophical inquiry
Sabine, Sir Edward (1788-1883)
1825
Includes bibliographical references.
A mechanical account of poisons in several essays
Mead, Richard (1673-1754)
1702
Bibliographical footnotes.
The mathematical and philosophical works of the Right Reverend John Wilkins late lord bishop of Chester...To which is prefix'd the author's life, and an account of his works
Wilkins, John (1614-1672)
1708
Parts 1-4 have each special t.-p. dated 1707; pt. 1-2, 4: 5th ed.; pt. 3, 3d ed. "Catalogue of his works": pages vii-viii.
Three physico-theological discourses, concerning I. The primitive chaos, and creation of the world. II. The general deluge, its causes and effects. III. The dissolution of the world and future conflagration. Wherein are largely discussed, the production and use of mountains; the original of fountains, of formed stones, and sea-fishes bones and shells found in the earth; the effects of particular floods, and inundations of the sea; the eruptions of vulcano's [sic]; the nature and causes of earthquakes. Also an historical account of those two late remarkable ones in Jamaica and England. With practical inferences
Ray, John (1627-1705); Derham, W (1657-1735)
1713
Edited by William Derham.
Théorie de la figure de la terre, tirée des principes de l'hydrostatique
Clairaut, Alexis Claude (1713-1765)
1743
Title vignette.
Cleomedis Meteora Græce et Latine
Cleomedes; Balfour, Robert (1550?-1625?); Cleomedes
1605
Type ornament on title page. Robert Balfour commentary has title: Roberti Balforei commentarius in libros duos Cleomedis de contemplatione orbium coelestium. [title vignette] Burdigalæ, Apud S. Mil...
Traité élémentaire d'astronomie physique (v.1)
Biot, Jean-Baptiste (1774-1862); Berroyer, Armand; Laplace, Pierre Simon marquis de (1749-1827); Rossel M. de (1765-1829)
1810-11
Contents: t.1. Phénomènes généraux et moyens d'observations.--t.2. Théorie du soleil. Théorie de la lune.--t.3. Théorie des planètes, des comètes, et des satellites... [plus additions].
Traité élémentaire d'astronomie physique (v.2)
Biot, Jean-Baptiste (1774-1862); Berroyer, Armand; Laplace, Pierre Simon marquis de (1749-1827); Rossel M. de (1765-1829)
1810-11
Contents: t.1. Phénomènes généraux et moyens d'observations.--t.2. Théorie du soleil. Théorie de la lune.--t.3. Théorie des planètes, des comètes, et des satellites... [plus additions].
Traité élémentaire d'astronomie physique (v.3)
Biot, Jean-Baptiste (1774-1862); Berroyer, Armand; Laplace, Pierre Simon marquis de (1749-1827); Rossel M. de (1765-1829)
1810-11
Contents: t.1. Phénomènes généraux et moyens d'observations.--t.2. Théorie du soleil. Théorie de la lune.--t.3. Théorie des planètes, des comètes, et des satellites... [plus additions].