A system of familiar philosophy: . in twelve lectures; being the course usually read by Mr. A. Walker. Containing the elements and the practical uses to be drawn from the chemical properties of matter: the principles and application of mechanics; of hydrostatics; of hydraulics; of pneumatics; of magnetism; of electricity; of optics; and of astronomy. Including every material modern discovery and improvement to the present time. Illustrated by forty-nine copper-plates, neatly and accurately engraved.
Adam Walker (1730/1 - 1821)
Category
Books
Date
1802
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Penrhyn Castle, Gwynedd
NT 3074943
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v.,plates . ill.. . 4to.. Provenance: Nineteenth-century armorial bookplate: G.H.D. Pennant [i.e.: George Hay Dawkins-Pennant (1764-1840)].. Binding: Eighteenth-century tree calf; recessed cords; green spine labels: 'Walkers Philosophy'.
Makers and roles
Adam Walker (1730/1 - 1821)