The philosophical grammar : being a view of the present state of experimented physiology, or, natural philosophy. In four parts ... / by Benj. Martin

London : Printed for J. and F. Rivington [etc., etc.] 1769

1769

[11], 4-362, [6] p. : plates, tables, maps ; 21 cm.

This copy belonged to Daniel Gould and was later used by the "U. B. Society" at Gould Academy. Inscribed with markings from several previous owners.

Full title: The philosophical grammar : being a view of the present state of experimented physiology, or, natural philosophy. In four parts. Part I. Somatology, treateth of the universal Nature and Properties of Matter, or Substance, and the specific Qualities of natural Bodies. Part II. Cosmology, exhibiteth a general View of the Universe, and its great constituent Parts ; the Sun, Moon, Planets, Comets, fixed Stars, &c. Part III. Aerology, compriseth the Philosophy of the Atmosphere, shewing the wonderful Nature and Properties of the Air, Wind, Meteors, and other Phaenomena therein. Part IV. Geology, containeth a Philosophical View of the terraqueous Globe, in all its Parts and Productions ; as Minerals, Metals, Stones, &c. The Laws of Fluids ; the Sea, its Tides, &c. Of Rivers, Springs, &c. Of Vegetation, and the Nature of Plants, Trees, &c. Of the Parts of animal Bodies ; and a Survey of the Nature of Beasts, Birds, Fishes, Insects, Reptiles, Shell-Animals, &c. The seventh edition, with alterations, corrections, and very large additions, by way of notes / by Benj. Martin

Includes index