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Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in Which the Elements of That Science are Familiarly Explained and Adapted to Ther Comprehension of Young Pupils
by Blake, Rev. J.L
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About This Item
Boston: Gould, Kendall Ad Lincoln, 1842. Octavo. 12pp. publisher's ads at front, frontispiece, viii, [9]10-276pp., 27 full page illustrations at rear. Improved by appropriate questions for the examination of scholars; also by illustrative notes and a dictionary of philosophical terms. This work is for the student and this edition has been introduced into the female department of the publick(sic) schools in Boston. A very good copy bound in full calf, flat spine ruled in gilt, black morocco spine label gilt, previous owner's name on front endpapers dated 1845 and name stamped on covers, some off-setting to title page, some occasional toning to leaves but mostly clean.
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- Alcuin Books, ABAA-ILAB
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- Title
- Conversations on Natural Philosophy, in Which the Elements of That Science are Familiarly Explained and Adapted to Ther Comprehension of Young Pupils
- Author
- Blake, Rev. J.L
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Publisher
- Gould, Kendall Ad Lincoln
- Place of Publication
- Boston
- Date Published
- 1842
- Keywords
- Solar System Sun Moon Refraction Color Opticks Electricity Wind and Sound Pneumaticks Earth Planets
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- Gilt
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