Mathematical elements of natural philosophy  confirmed by experiments, or an introduction to Sir Isaac Newton's philosophy. Written in Latin by William-James 's Gravesande, Doctor of Laws and Philosophy, Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy at Leyden, and Fellow of the Royal Society of London. Translated into English by J. T. Desaguliers, LL. D. Fellow of the Royal Society, and Chaplain to his Grace the Duke of Chandos.

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