John Whitehurst Of Derby

Mayfield Books, 1996 4to (25.5 cm), 272 pp. Publisher's cloth and dust jacket. John Whitehurst was a clockmaker, mechanical engineer, and philosopher instrument maker from Derby (England). He also studied hydraulics, meterology, geology and helped design early steam engines. This book details his life and contributions to the science of his day. He is considered the founder of modern geology.… Read more about this item

Ashbourne, Great Britain: Mayfield Books, 1996. First Edition . Buckram. Very Good++/Very Good++. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 1st edition. 272 pages including detailed index. Very well illustrated throughout with black and white photographic plates, reproductions of old documents and map of old Derby. This is a splendid study of the life and work of this… Read more about this item

ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE, MAYFIELD BOOKS, 1996. VERY GOOD COPY IN VERY GOOD DUSTWRAP. INSTRIPTION ON FEP SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. BLACK AND WHITE ILLUSTRATIONS.

Derbyshire: Mayfield Books, 1996. Some shelfwear, light wear to edges, owner details to ffep, contents very tidy.. Hard. Very Good Plus/Very Good. 4to.