easy introduction to mechanics, geometry, plane trigonometry, measuring heights and distances, optics, astronomy
By: to which is prefixed, An essay on the advancement of learning by various modes of recreation by Mr. John Ryland, of Northampton ; illustrated with twelve copper-plates ; for the use of schools, as well as private gentlemen
Contributors: Ryland, John, 1723-1792.
Publisher: Printed for Edward and Charles Dilly, in the Poultry
Published: 1768
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 161
Subjects: Science -- Early works to 1800; Mathematics -- Early works to 1800; Education -- Early works to 1800
Other titles: Essay on the advancement of learning by various modes of recreation
Notes: By James Ferguson. "This short treatise was drawn up ... by a judicious friend ... I am not at liberty to mention his name ... "--Preface, signed John Ryland. Cf. Dict. Nat. Biog., "John Ryland."

Signatures: a-bp12scp3sB-Gp12sHp8+1s(+H9)

ESTC T101219

King Collection copy with church library bookplate mounted on front endpaper, ink stamp on t.p.