Volume 1

Ferguson's astronomy, explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's principles. With notes and supplementary chapters / by David Brewster.

  • Ferguson, James, 1710-1776.
Date:
1811
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Credit: Ferguson's astronomy, explained upon Sir Isaac Newton's principles. With notes and supplementary chapters / by David Brewster. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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