A dissertation upon earthquakes, their causes and consequences; comprehending an explanation of the nature of subterraneous vapours, their amazing force, and the manner in which they operate; the sentiments, on this head, of the most learned philosophers ancient and modern; the different kinds of earthquakes, distinguished by their effects; a copious collection of authentick relations digested under those titles, the greater part of which have happened in Great Britain. Together with a distinct account of, and some remarks upon, the shock of an earthquake, felt in the cities of London and Westminster, on Thursday, February 8, 1749-50. The second edition. To which a preface is prefixed, containing some account of, and remarks upon that shock which has been since felt on March 8, 1749-50; and also some other curious particulars, relating to the same subject

People / Organizations

• James Roberts ("printed for")

Imprint

London : printed for James Roberts at the Oxford-Arms, in Warwick-Lane, and for the booksellers in London and Westminster, MDCCL. [1750]

Publication year

1750

ESTC No.

N473217

Grub Street ID

434435

Description

viii, 44 p. ; 8°.

Note

Price from imprint: (Price one shilling.)