The Description and Use of the Globes, and the Orrery: To which is Prefixed, by Way of Introduction, a Brief Account of the Solar SystemThomas Wright, mathematical instrument-maker, at the Orrery and Globe near Salisbury-Court; and Richard Cushee, globe-maker, at the Globe and Sun between St. Dunstan's Church and Chancery-Lane; both in Fleet-street., 1732 - Globes - 190 pages |
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The Description And Use Of The Globes, And The Orrery: To Which Is Prefixed ... Joseph Harris No preview available - 2018 |
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