Some considerations touching the usefulnesse of experimental naturall philosophy : propos'd in a familiar discourse to a friend, by way of invitation to the study of it : the second tome, containing the later section of the second part /
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| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | Early English Books Online |
| Item Description: | "Imprimatur P. Mews, Vice-Can., Oct. 24. 1670." The first edition (volume 1, in 2 pts.) was published in 1663; a second edition (volume 1, in 2 pts.) was published in 1664, and another 2nd edition (volume 1, in 2 pts.), with 1664 imprint was published in 1671. A "second tome" (volumes 2, 6 pts., described herewith) was published in 1671. Volume 2. is often found bound with the 1671 edition of volume 1. The six essays have separate pagination, register, and half title. Pt. 1. Of the its usefulnesse to the empire of man over inferior creatures. Signatures: [par.]⁴ [star]-[2star]⁴ [3star]1[=D4(pt. 4)] A-F⁴ G²; G2 blank. Pagination: [28], 47, [3] pages -- pt. 2. Of the usefulnes of mathematicks to natural philosophie. Signatures: A-C⁴. Pagination: [2], 20, [2] pages -- pt. 3. Of the usefulnesse of mechanical disciplines to natural philosophy. Signatures: A-B⁴. Pagination: [2], 16 pages -- pt. 4. The goods of mankind may be much encreased by the naturalist's insight into trades. Signatures: A-C⁴ D⁴( -D4[=[3star]1(pt. 1.)] E². Pagination: [2], 31, [1] pages -- pt. 5. Of doing by physical knowledge what is wont to require manual skill. Signatures: A-C⁴ D². Pagination: [2], 26 pages -- pt. 6. Essay X [sic]. Of mens great ignorance of the uses of natural things. Signatures: A-F⁴ G². Pagination: [2], 50 pages. The Cushing Library/Rare Books copy is bound with Some considerations touching the usefulnesse of experimental natural philosophy : propos'd in a familiar discourse to a friend, by way of invitation to the study of it / by the Honourable Robert Boyle. Oxford : Printed by Hen. Hall, printer to the University, for Ri. Davis, anno Dom. 1664 [i.e. 1671]. |
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| Physical Description: | 6 parts in 1 volume ; 22 cm. (quarto) Also available on microfilm and as an electronic resource. |
| Place of Publication: | Great Britain -- England -- Oxford. |