The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity &c, Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Others, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And ectremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, Shipwrights, Millwrights, Watchmakers, & c, or any that Work in a Mechanical Way.

Emerson, William.

Published by G.G. and J. Robinson., London, 1794

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Quarto; pp x,[2], 287, [3]. 43 engraved plates, complete. Contemporary half calf, marbled sides, the spine with gilt bands, red lettering piece. Joints rubbed but boards are firmly held. A few of the engraved plates at the rear are chipped at the foreedge, possibly some kind of binding error. But the book is complete. Price adjusted to account for this.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Principles of Mechanics. Explaining and Demonstrating The general Laws of Motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centers of Gravity &c, Strength and Stress of Timber, Hydrostatics, and Construction of Machines. A Work very necessary to be known, by all Gentlemen, and Others, that desire to have an Insight into the Works of Nature and Art. And ectremely useful to all Sorts of Artificers; particularly to Architects, Engineers, ...
• Publisher: G.G. and J. Robinson., London
• Publication Date: 1794
• Language: English
• Binding: Full-Leather
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good