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.
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M.DCC.XCIV. [1794]
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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 const

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London : Printed for G.G. and J. Robinson, in PaterNoster-Row, M.DCC.XCIV. [1794]

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The fourth edition, corrected, and illustrated with 43 copper-plates.

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