The mathematical and philosophical works of the Right Rev. John Wilkins, late lord bishop of Chester
Subtitle: to which is prefix'd the author's life, and an account of his works; in two volumes.
Contributors: George Fabyan Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Vernor and Hood
Published: 1802
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Subjects: Wilkins, John, 1614-1672; Science -- Early works to 1800; Plurality of worlds; Mechanics -- Early works to 1800; Cryptography; Solar system
Notes: "Catalogue of his works": v. 1, p. x-xii.
Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: v. 1. I. The discovery of a new world; or, A discourse tending to prove, that it is probable there may be another habitable world in the moon. With a discourse of the possibility of a passage thither.; title: v. 1. II. That it is probable our earth is one of the planets.; title: 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.; title: v. 2. II. Mathematical magic: or, The wonders  that may be performed by mechanical geometry.; title: v. 2. III. An abstract of his essay towards a real character, and a philosophical language.