A Compend of astronomy
Subtitle: containing an exposition of the appearances of the celestial bodies. : For the use of students
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 17264
Publisher: Printed for F. Nichols, by T. & G. Palmer.
Published: 1809
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 60
Subjects: Astronomy
Other titles: Treatise of astronomy.; Astronomy.
Notes: "The object of this tract is to give only an exposition of the solar system and the appearances of the heavens, divested ... of technical terms, which ... are not adapted to facilitate the progress of young students, for whose use this compend is chiefly designed."--Preface, p. [3], dated: November, 1809.

Caption title: A treatise of astronomy.

Running title: Astronomy.

Last page blank.

Metal-engraved plates.

"Corrections and amendments."--p. [63].

Shaw & Shoemaker 17264

Microform version available in the Readex Early American Imprints series.