William enfield samuel webber (19 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to natural philosophy, providing a systematic exploration of the fundamental laws governing the physical world. The author presents a thorough examination of the principles of motion, gravitation, and other essential concepts in mechanics, optics, astronomy, and more. By delving into the history of scientific discovery, the author illustrates how our understanding of the natural world has evolved over time, offering a unique perspective on the development of scientific thought. The book's insightful approach makes it an invaluable resource for students, educators, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the laws of nature that shape our universe. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …

Full Leather. Condición: Good. 3rd American Edition, with Improvements. Enfieldâs Institutes offers an early nineteenth century course in natural philosophy, explaining the physical sciences through their principles and practical applications. For this third American edition, Samuel Webber corrected and rearranged the text and added material from Alexander Ewingâs Practical Astronomy. Published in Boston in 1820, it reflects the teaching of science in the early American republic. 16 pages, 395 pages,16 folding plates. Some foxing and browning throughout. Full leather. Gilt ruled spine, with gilt lettered title piece. Some wear to the rear board leather surface. A generally sound volume. Size: 22 x 26 cms. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; New Arrivals; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost. Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on.…

Leather. Condición: Good with no dust jacket. 2nd American amended. 4 lbs Line drawings; 4to 11 x 8"; 428 pages; Amended edition. Complete with 15 fold out plates that are creased, Second American Edition. "Like Aikin and Priestley, Enfield wanted to remain current in many disciplines. Believing that natural philosophy was essential to his students, he studied mathematics one summer and subsequently published a textbook dedicated to Priestley: Institutes of Natural Philosophy, Theoretical and Experimental (1783)." There is a commentarythat it shows the changed order of the Branches. Substantial portion on Astronomy. Amended American Second Edition.…

Hardcover. Condición: Fair. 4th Edition. Institutes of Natural Philosophy, Theoretical and Practical. By William Enfield, LL.D. With Some Corrections; Change in the Order of the Branches; and the Addition of an Appendix to the Astronomical Part, Selected from Mr. Ewing's Practical Astronomy. By Samuel Webber, A.M. A.A.S. Late President of Harvard College. Fourth American Edition. Boston: Published by Thomas & Andrews, April, 1824. 428 p + 16 fold-out plates (COMPLETE). Full leather binding measures 10.5 x 8.5\", large 8vo. In fair condition. Front board detached from binding; rear board attached via cording only - FRAGILE BINDING. Boards scuffed at edges and worn\/bumped at corners. Head and tail of spine scuffed with chipping. Title label intact, gilt lettering moderately soiled & dulled. Ownership bookplate on front paste-down: \"Private Library of John Peate\". Old-hand marginalia, in ink & pencil, on front paste-down and end-page. Front end-page detached from binding and chipping around edges. Front gutter exhibits water or tea dampness staining. Toning and age-staining through text-block. Plates intact. Binding fragile. Please see photos. William Enfield (1741 \u0096 1797) was a British Unitarian minister who published a bestselling book on elocution entitled The Speaker (1774). Like Aikin and Priestley, Enfield wanted to remain current in many disciplines. Believing that natural philosophy was essential to his students, he studied mathematics one summer and subsequently published a textbook dedicated to Priestley: Institutes of Natural Philosophy, Theoretical and Experimental (1783). Fourth American Edition. Complete plates. RAREA1824ABFA - 01\/21 FORN-TUB-0087-BB-2507-HKREV1162.…

Fourth American Edition. An interesting text with interesting provenance, belonging to Seattle judge, Walter B. Beals who served on the Washington Supreme Court from 1928-46 and '46-51. He also presided over the "Doctor's Trial," part of the Nuremberg Tribunals in 1946-47, taking a leave of absence from his post as chief justice in Washington. The prior owner was George. W. Walker of Seattle, grandson of Capt. Henry Walker (1788-1872), who was a master marine in the East India Trade in Boston, and sailed in the AmericanValantduring the War of 1812. Enfield'sInstitutes of Natural Philosophywas one of the standard English physics textbooks of the time, being an introduction to Newtonian science. The book went through several editions, first being published in London in 1785. This American edition contains Webber's appendix. A very nice copy in contemporary binding with great provenance. . 4to, xxvii, 297pp. Tables, plus 15 (of 16) plates at rear, several folding. Ownership inscription of Henry Walker on front pastedown, presentation inscription from George W. Walker to Walter B. Beals on ffep, with Walker's signature below. Laid in are several items from Charles Scribner's Sons Rare Book Department offering this book as part of a collection to a Mr. James M. Blackford of Eugene, Oregon. Contemporary mottled calf, red spine label with gilt lettering. Boards worn and rubbed around edges, page block toned and foxed throughout, lacking rear endpaper. Few pencil annotations to the text, couple plates with light damp staining to edges. A very good copy in attractive, contemporary binding.…

Leather_bound. Condición: Very Good. First American edition. The FIRST AMERICAN Edition from the second London edition with title page dated Jan. 1802. Quarto in original calf boards, respined in polished light tan calf retaining the original title label in red leather lettered in gilt. xvi (including the Advertisment to this First American Edition dated at Boston, January, 1802 as well as the Advertisment To the Second London Edition dated May 14, 1799) + 428 pp. + the 20 pp. "Appendix of the Factitious Airs, and the First Principles of Chemistry". Fifteen numbered folding plates at rear. Front and rear original boards a touch rounded , rear board with a few small chips to the leather. Curiously, both the front and rear pastedowns are lacking though the front and rear free endpapers are present . Text is generally clean with some occasional light foxing. A previous owner (presumably) has pasted small printed diagrams in the margins of some of the first 20 leaves (see the pictures). The plates have some mostly light foxing and there is offsetting to the edges of the free endpapers. William Enfield (1741-1797), a British Unitarian minister and educator saw this work first published in London in 1783. Though a Unitarian, Enfield still respected the established church and its intertwining with government. He argued against Joseph Priestley who opposed these institutions but the two remained friends and Enfield came around to Priestley's point of view concerning the Dissenters civil rights; in fact, he dedicated "Institutes of Natural Philosophy" to Priestley when it was published in 1783. The work is organized in the following "books": I) "Of matter"; II) "Of Mechanics, or the Doctrine of Motion"; III) "Of Hydrostatics And Pneumatics"; IV) "Of Magnetism"; V) "On Electricity"; VI) "Of Optics, or The Laws Of light And Vision"; VII) "Of Astronomy, Part I: Of The Motion of Heavenly Bodies", Part II "Of The Causes Of the Celestial Motions And Other Phenomena, Part III Of The Fixed Stars". There follows the Appendix "Of The Factious Airs, and The First Principles Of Chemistry". There are Solar and Lunar Tables. The first American edition is very uncommon; most copies offered are of the 1820 edition.…

LeatherBound. Condición: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1811 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 451 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 451 William Enfield , Alexander Ewing , Samuel Webber.…

Softcover. Condición: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 297 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1824. of the 1824 English edition. Institutes of natural philosophy, theoretical and practical. A practical and theoretical treatise on natural philosophy, issued here as a modern print-on-demand reproduction for collectors, students, and researchers. This is not an original period copy. Images are non-contractual and may vary slightly from the edition supplied. of the 1824 edition of Institutes of natural philosophy, theoretical and practical. A scholarly and practical work in natural philosophy, offered here as a modern reproduction for bibliographic consultation, study, or collection purposes. This is not an original antique volume. Images are non-contractual and may vary slightly from the copy supplied. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

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Softcover. Condición: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 395 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1820. Text in English. A comprehensive treatise on natural philosophy covering both theoretical and practical aspects. This work includes detailed discussions on astronomy, mechanics, and other branches of physical science, supplemented by tables and illustrations. The appendix, drawn from 'Ewing's Practical Astronomy,' provides additional resources for astronomical calculations and eclipse projections. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

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Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1820. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 418, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 418 418.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Institutes Of Natural Philosophy | Theoretical And Practical (1820) | William Enfield | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2008 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9780548864807 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…

Leather Bound. Condición: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1811. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 451, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 451 451.…