An examination of Dr. Burnet's theory of the earth: . with some remarks on Mr. Whiston's new theory of the earth. Also an examination of the reflections on the theory of the earth; and a defence of the remarks on Mr. Whiston's new theory. By J. Keill, ... The second edition corrected, and all the figures (25 in number) engraved on copper plates. To the whole is annexed a dissertation on the different figures of the coelestial bodies, &c. With a summary exposition of the Cartesian and Newtonian systems. By Mons. de Maupertuis, ...
John Keill (1671-1721)
Category
Books
Date
1734
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Castle Ward, County Down
NT 3050113
Summary
Bibliographic description
[8],347,[1],67,[1]p., XII, [1] folded leaves of plates . ill.. . 8vo.. Some pages uncut.. Binding: Half-bound grey paper boards; manuscript spine title: "Theory of ye Earth".
Makers and roles
John Keill (1671-1721) Pierre Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759)