The Newtonian system of philosophy
Subtitle: explained by familiar objects, in an entertaining manner, for the use of young ladies & gentlemen
By: by Tom Telescope, A. M. ; illustrated with copperplates and cuts.
Contributors: Goldsmith, Oliver, 1730?-1774.; Newbery, John, 1713-1767.; Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.; Ralph, William.
Edition: Second Philadelphia edition, with notes and alterations / by Robert Patterson, Professor of Mathematics, in the University of Pennsylvania.
Publisher: Published by Johnson & Warner, No. 147, Market Street
Published: 1808
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 140
Subjects: Science -- Juvenile literature.; Scientific recreations.; Science -- Popular works.
Genres: Juvenile literature.; Popular works.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Lecture I. Of matter and motion; title: Lecture II. Of the universe, and particularly of the solar system; title: Lecture III. Of the air, atmosphere, and meteors; title: Lecture IV. Of mountains, springs, rivers, and of the sea; title: Lecture V. Of minerals, vegetables, and animals; title: Lecture VI. Of the five senses of man, and of his understanding.