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Science made Easy; being a familiar introduction to the principles of chemistry Mechanics Hydrostatics and Pneumatics adapted to the Comprehension of Young People Illustrated By Numerous Woodcuts
Philadelphia: Carey, Lea & Blanchard 1837. Hard Cover. A book focused at the young adult reader, and according to the Advertisement in front a portion of a work was previously published in London under the title of "The Book of Science" (perhaps "The Boy's Book of Science by Moffat??). ii, title page, [iii-xvi], [3-160], 1-114, [5-64], 1-58. Several signatures loose. Soiled cloth, spine label perished. Foxing and staining internally (dampstain to upper page edges, 2 inches deep at front, decreasing in size until disappears at the Mechanics section. An interesting survivor of the time, albeit far from a pretty copy. Complete title: Science made Easy; being a familiar introduction to the principles of chemistry Mechanics Hydrostatics and Pneumatics adapted to the Comprehension of Young People Illustrated By Numerous Woodcuts. Scarce, with OCLC showing only 2 copies, one at the Smithsonian and the other at the Philadelphia Free Public Library. Good. [Book #11106] |
