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The mathematical and philosophical works of the Right Rev. John Wilkins, late lord bishop of Chester : to which is prefix'd the author's life, and an account of his works; in two volumes

Print Book, English, 1802
Vernor and Hood, London, 1802
Early works
2 v. : ill., diagrs. ; 22 cm.
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V. 1. I. The discovery of a new world; or, A discourse tending to prove, that it is probable there may be another habitable world in the moon. With a discourse of the possibility of a passage thither
v. 1. II. That it is probable our earth is one of the planets
v. 2. I. Mercury: or The secret and swift messenger. Shewing how a man may with privacy and speed communicate his thoughts to a friend at any distance
v. 2. II. Mathematical magic: or, The wonders that may be performed by mechanical geometry
v. 2. III. An abstract of his essay towards a real character, and a philosophical language