The works of James Ferguson, F.R.S.
Subtitle: comprising Astronomy, explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's principles; Lectures on select subjects; and Essays and treatises.
By: Ed. by David Brewster ...
Contributors: Brewster, David, Sir, 1781-1868, ed.
Publisher: Printed for Stirling & Slade; [etc., etc.]
Published: 1823
Place of publication: Edinburgh
Language: eng
Subjects: Astronomy.; Physics.; Mechanics.; Perspective.
Notes: Each volume has also special t.-p.
"A short account of the life of the author, written by himself": v. 3, p. [v]-xxii.
Table of contents: title: v. 1-2. Astronomy, explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's principles. 2d ed. 1821.; title: v. 3-4. Lectures on select subjects in mechanics, hydrostatics, hydraulics, pneumatics, optics, geography, astronomy, and dialling. 3d ed. 1823.; title: v. 5. Essays and treatises: An easy introduction to astronomy. The art of drawing in perspective made easy. An introduction to electricity. Select exercises. Tables and tracts. With an appendix relative to electricity, galvanism, and electro-magnetism. New ed. 1823.