mathematical and philosophical works of the Right Reverend John Wilkins ...
Subtitle: to which is prefix'd the author's life, and an account of his works.
Contributors: Nicholson, John, fl. 1686-1715, publisher.; Bell, Andrew, fl. 1694-1715, publisher.; Tooke, Benjamin, d. 1716, publisher.; Smith, Ralph, publisher.
Publisher: Printed for J. Nicholson, at the King's-Arms in Little Britain; A. Bell, at the Cross-Keys in Cornhill; B. Tooke, at the Middle-Temple-Gate in Fleetstreet; and R. Smith, under the Piazza's of the Royal-Exchange
Published: 1708
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 274
Subjects: Science -- Early works to1800.; Plurality of worlds.; Solar system.; Mechanics -- Early works to 1800.; Cryptography -- Early works to 1800.
Work titles: Selections
Notes: Parts 1-4 each have a special t.-p. dated 1707; pt. 1-2, 4: 5th ed.; pt. 3, 3d ed.

"Catalogue of his works": p. vii-viii.

Reference: ESTC t110678.
Table of contents: value: I. The discovery of a new world, or, A discourse tending to prove, that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in the moon. With a discourse of the possibility of a passage thither.; value: II. That 'tis probable our earth is one of the planets.; value: III. 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.; value: IV. Mathematical magick: or the wonders that may be perform'd by mechanical geometry.; value: V. An abstract of hisessay towards a real character, and a philosophical language.