A philosophical discourse 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; and a copious Collection of authentic Relations digested under those Titles. To which is prefixed, a preliminary dissertation, in which is attempted a rational explanation of the rise, progress, and extent of the late dreadful earthquake, so sensibly felt through great Part of Europe, on Saturday, November 1, 1755

People / Organizations

• Edward Wortley Montagu (Author)
• Mary Cooper ("printed for")

Imprint

London : printed for M. Cooper in Pater-Noster-Row, 1755.

Publication year

1755

ESTC No.

T190782

Grub Street ID

225893

Description

xii,44p. ; 8°.

Note

Anonymous. By Edward Wortley Montagu.

Uncontrolled note

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