The mathematical and philosophical works of the Right Reverend John Wilkins ... : to which is prefixed the author's life, and an account of his works.
| Author/creator |
Wilkins, John, 1614-1672 |
| Format | Book and Microform |
| Publication Info | London : Vernor and Hood, 1802. (London : C. Whittingham) |
| Description | 2 volumes : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Subject(s) |
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| Series | Library of English literature ; LEL 21162 Library of English literature ; LEL 21162. UNAUTHORIZED |
| Contents | v. 1. I. The discovery of a new world; or A discourse tending to prove, that it is possible there may be another habitable world in the moon. With a discourse of the possibility of a passage thither. II. That it is probable our earth is one of the planets -- v. 2 I. 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. II. Mathematical magic; or, The wonders that may be performed by mechanical geometry. III. An abstract of his essay towards a real character, and a philosophical language. |
| General note | Master microform held by: LrI. |
| Bibliography note | "Catalogue of his works": p. x-xii. |
| Reproduction note | Joyner- Microfiche. Chicago, Ill. : Library Resources, 1970. 1 microfiche ; 8 x 13 cm. (Library of English literature ; LEL 21162). |
| LCCN | nuc87820661 |
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