The mathematical and philosophical works of the Right Reverend John Wilkins, late Lord Bishop of Chester. . Containing, I. The discovery of a new world: or, a discourse tending to prove, that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in the moon. With a discourse of the possibility of a passage thither. II. That 'tis probable our earth is one of the planets. III. Mercury: or, the secret and swift messenger. Shewing how a man may with privacy and speed communicate his thoughts to a friend at any distance. IV. Mathematical magick: or the wonders that may be perform'd by mechanical geometry. V. An abstract of his essay towards a real character, and a philosophical language. To which is prefix'd the author's life, and an account of his works. 3149408

The mathematical and philosophical works of the Right Reverend John Wilkins, late Lord Bishop of Chester. . Containing, I. The discovery of a new world: or, a discourse tending to prove, that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in the moon. With a discourse of the possibility of a passage thither. II. That 'tis probable our earth is one of the planets. III. Mercury: or, the secret and swift messenger. Shewing how a man may with privacy and speed communicate his thoughts to a friend at any distance. IV. Mathematical magick: or the wonders that may be perform'd by mechanical geometry. V. An abstract of his essay towards a real character, and a philosophical language. To which is prefix'd the author's life, and an account of his works.

1708

England

Lacock, Wiltshire

NT 3149408

viii,[6],274;[10],90;[8],184p.,plates . ill..,port.. . 8vo.. Shelflist entry - state unknown.

John Wilkins, (1614 - 1672), Bishop of Chester

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