The principles of mechanics. Explaining and demonstrating the general laws of motion, the laws of gravity, motion of descending bodies, projectiles, mechanic powers, pendulums, centers of gravity, &c. strength and stress of timber, hydrostatics, and construction of machines. A work very necessary to be known by all gentlemen and others that desire to have an insight into the works of nature and art: and extremely useful to all sorts of artificers; particularly to architects, engineers, shipwrights, millwright's, watchmakers, &c. or any that work in a mechanical way

People / Organizations

• William Emerson (Author)

Imprint

London : Printed for G.G. and J. Robinson, in PaterNoster-Row, M.DCC.XCIV. [1794] The fourth edition, corrected, and illustrated with 43 copper-plates.; ..

Publication year

1794

ESTC No.

T77167

Grub Street ID

299375

Description

xii,287,[1]p.,plates ; 4°.

Note

Preface signed: W. Emerson.