The construction of timber, from its early growth; Explained by the microscope, and proved from experiments, in a great variety of kinds: in five books. On the parts of trees; their vessels; and their encrease by growth: and on the different disposition of those parts in various kinds; and the particularities in their vessels. With figures of their various appearances; of the instrument for cutting them; and of the microscope thro' which they were viewed. By John Hill, M.D. member of the Imperial Academy

People / Organizations

• John Hill (Author)
• John Nourse ("sold by")

Imprint

London : Printed for the author; and sold by R. Baldwin, in Pater-Noster-Row; J. Ridley, in St. James's-Street; J. Nourse, T. Becket, P. Elmsly, J. Campbell, in the Strand; and T. Davies, in Russel-Street, Covent-Garden, M.DCC.LXX. [1770]

Publication year

1770

ESTC No.

T31654

Grub Street ID

262450

Description

170,[10]p.,plates ; 8°.

Note

With an index.