Mechanics - Early works to 1800

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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.
Emerson, William, 1701-1782.Date: M.DCC.XCIV. [1794]
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Philosophiæ naturalis principia mathematica Auctore Isaaco Newtono, ...
Isaac NewtonDate: 1726
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A view of Sir Isaac Newton's philosophy . By Dr. Pemberton.
Pemberton, Henry, 1694-1771.Date: MDCCXXVIII. [1728]
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An easy introduction to the theory and practice of mechanics containing a variety of Curious and Important problems investigated with the greatest Facility by the application of one general property of the center of gravity without having recourse to the composition and resolution of forces. By Samuel Clark.
Clark, Samuel, teacher of mathematics.Date: MDCCLXIV. [1764]
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The heads of a course of lectures on experimental philosophy Comprising all the fundamental principles in mechanics, hydrostatics, and optics; with an explanation of the construction and use of all the principal instruments in astronomy; together with magnetism and electricity. By the Rev. S. Vince, A.M. F.R.S. plumian professor of astronomy and experimental philosophy[.].
Vince, Samuel, 1749-1821.Date: 1797