Sir Isaac Newton's philosophy explain'd for the use of the ladies . In Six Dialogues on Light and Colours. From the Italian of Sig. Algarotti. Volume I.

The lady's philosophy  or Sir Isaac Newton's theory of light and colours, and his principle of attraction, made familiar to the ladies in several entertainments. A new edition. Translated from the original Italian of Signor Algarotti.

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Sir Isaac Newton's philosophy explain'd for the use of the ladies . In Six Dialogues on Light and Colours. From the Italian of Sig. Algarotti. Volume I.

The lady's philosophy or Sir Isaac Newton's theory of light and colours, and his principle of attraction, made familiar to the ladies in several entertainments. A new edition. Translated from the original Italian of Signor Algarotti.