An easy introduction to astronomy, for young gentlemen and ladies: describing the figure, motions, and dimensions of the earth; the different Seasons; Gravity and Light; the Solar System; the Transit of Venus, and its Use in Astronomy; the Moon's Motion and Phases; the Eclipses of the Sun and Moon; the Cause of the Ebbing and Flowing of the Sea, &c. The fourth edition. Illustrated with copper-plates. By James Ferguson, F. R. S.

All titles

• An easy introduction to astronomy, for young gentlemen and ladies: describing the figure, motions, and dimensions of the earth; the different Seasons; Gravity and Light; the Solar System; the Transit of Venus, and its Use in Astronomy; the Moon's Motion and Phases; the Eclipses of the Sun and Moon; the Cause of the Ebbing and Flowing of the Sea, &c. The fourth edition. Illustrated with copper-plates. By James Ferguson, F. R. S.
• Young gentleman and lady's astronomy

People / Organizations

• James Ferguson (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for T. Cadell In The Strand, MDCCLXXIX. [1779]

Publication year

1779-1779

ESTC No.

T131714

Grub Street ID

180685

Description

[8],247,[1]p.,VIIplates ; 8⁰

Note

With a half-title.

First published as 'The young gentleman and lady's astronomy.'.