The principles of mechanics. Explaining and demonstrating the general laws of motion, The Laws of Gravity, Motion of Descending Bodies, Projectiles, Mechanic Powers, Pendulums, Centres 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, Millwrights, Watch-Makers, &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; by R. Noble, in the Old Bailey, M.DCC. [1800]

Publication year

1800-1800

ESTC No.

T82178

Grub Street ID

302772

Description

xii,287,[1]p.,plates ; 4⁰

Note

Preface signed: W. Emerson.