A system of mechanical philosophy
By: by John Robison ; with notes by David Brewster
Contributors: Brewster, David, Sir, 1781-1868; Watt, James, 1736-1819
Series: Landmarks II, monographs
Publisher: Printed for J. Murray
Published: 1822
Place of publication: Edinburgh
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Subjects: Mechanics; Steam-engines; Astronomy; Physics
Notes: Compiled from the author's "Elements of mechanics," v. 1, 1804, with some manuscript intended to have formed part of a 2nd vol. to the "Elements," and the greater part of the articles furnished by him to the "Encylopaedia britannica"--Allibone, Dict. of Authors

Vol. 2 has added t.p.: The articles Steam and Steam-engines, written for Encyclopaedia Britannica by John Robison ... With notes and additions by James Watt ... And a letter on some properties of steam by the late John Southern, esq

Vol. 2 includes letter to Dr. Brewster on the history of the steam engine, and appendix by James Watt

Master microform held by: Readex

Includes bibliographical references

Microfiche. New Canaan, CT : Readex. microfiches. (Landmarks II, monographs)