Hydrostatical pneumatical lectures di cotes roger (36 risultati)

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Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book marks the birth of hydrostatics and pneumatics, introducing groundbreaking experiments and their analysis that shaped our understanding of fluid pressure and air weight. Before this book, it was widely believed that objects were lighter in their own element. The author conducted experiments that disproved these beliefs. He showed that fluids exert pressure in all directions, and that this pressure depends on the depth of the fluid and not its volume or shape, thus establishing the principle of fluid pressure. The author also provided evidence that air has weight, disproving the then-prevalent notion that air was weightless. His experiments and theories laid the foundation for our current understanding of atmospheric pressure and its role in phenomena like Torricellian tubes and barometers. This book revolutionised how we think about fluids and air pressure, leading to significant advancements in fields such as engineering and meteorology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Brown hardback leather cover. Condizione: Good. Second Edition. G : in Good condition without dust jacket. Rebacked using original boards. Prelims and index darkened. 200mm x 135mm (8" x 5"). [xvi], 289pp + plates and index. 5 fold-out b/w plates.

Leather. Condizione: Very Good. An exceptionally bright example of the third edition of Cotes's posthumously published collection of lectures on hydrostatics and pneumatics, illustrated with five engraved plates. The third edition of this work, which was first published in 1738.Illustrated with five engraved plates to the rear. Collated, complete.A collection of letters from astronomer and natural philosopher Roger Cotes on principles of fluid mechanics, including the study of fluids at rest and the study of gases, and was considered an important exposition of Newtonian physics.ESTC T144814Edited and with notes by Robert Smith.On Cotes's death at age 34, Newton remarked, 'had Cotes lived, we might have known something'. In a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to back strip. Externally, excellent, with light rubbing to joints. Front joint starting, with board firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Very Good. Not Stated (illustratore). book.…

Second edition. [18], 273 [i.e. 289]pp, [11]. With five engraved folding plates and a terminal leaf of publisher's advertisements. Contemporary calf, recently rebacked, black morocco lettering-piece. Boards worn and marked. Hinges exposed, armorial bookplate of agricultural reformer Arthur Young (1741-1820) to FEP, head of title page shaved, scattered spotting. Ink-stamps of the Royal Agricultural Society of England to verso of title page and final page of index. The English mathematician Roger Cotes (1682-1716) was appointed Professor of Astronomy at Cambridge in 1706. A close friend of Newton, Cotes edited the second edition of the Principia in 1713. His untimely death was a great loss to English science, and Newton observed 'If he had lived we might have known something'. Cote's lectures, which were formal demonstration classes, were among the earliest of their kind in England. First published in 1738, this work is notable for containing the first English translations of Edmond Halley's 'Reason for Rising and Falling in the Barometer upon changes of Weather' and Newton's 'Scale of Degrees of Heat'. ESTC T144320. Size: 8vo.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Dust Jacket. Second Edition. Owner's signature of "Thomas Skelton March 1798" on title page. Front board nearly detached. Leather split along entire length of rear joint. A few chips to leather, up to 1". Neat pencil marginalia from a later date. Piece torn from rear free endpaper. Damp stains to upper 1" of folding plates. Some foxing and browning to preliminary leaves. Text block in good condition.; [xviii], 273, [x], pages + five folding plates. Full calf boards. Five raised bands on spine. Page Dimensions: 200mm x 122mm.; 8vo.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st Edition. 243 pages, [A8-Q8, R7]. 20 X 13 cm. Preface (12), Index (6), and four pages of publisher adverts. Five copper engraved fold-out plates, plate four in photocopy. Errata list. Cotes, an English mathematician who edited the second edition of Newton's PRINCIPIA, made advances in the theory of logarithms, the integral calculus and in numerical methods, particularly interpolation. His quadrature formulas known as Newton-Cotes formulas and first introduced what is known today as Euler's formula. He was the first Plumian Professor and Cambridge University from 1707 until his death at the age of thirty-three. This work was held in great estimation. Cotes genius earned encomiums from his contemporaries and successors; Sir Isaac Newton said, "If Mr. Cotes had lived, we should have known something." Two inked signatures at title page; two ownership stamps, text and plates clean, slight loss back cover upper corner. Contemporary full brown calf, double gilt border panels, rebacked, red leather spine label printed in gilt. Very good.…

Cotes was the first Plumian Professor of Astronomy at Cambridge and a close friend of Sir Isaac Newton's who proofread the second edition of the Principia. Newton famously said after his early death in 1933, 'If he had lived, we might have known something.' Second edition; 8vo (21 x 14 cm); five engraved folding plates to rear, terminal advertisement leaf, p. 289 misprinted as 273, bookplate to front pastedown; contemporary full sprinkled calf, spine rubbed with slight to head, boards ruled in gilt, edges sprinkled red, a very good copy. Provenance: Ralph Leycester (bookplate) ESTC T144320.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. COTES, ROGER (1682-1716). Hydrostatical and pneumatical lectures. London: for the Editor, 1738. FIRST EDITION. 8 vo. Contemp. calf, rebacked with raised bands and lea. label. (16), 243, (1, errata), (10, index, editor's ad, pub. ads) pp. Five folding engraved plates. Corners worn, a very good copy. "These lectures were among the earliest of their kind given in England. The appendix contains the only English translation of Newton's 'Scale of Degrees of Heat', his law of cooling. Also a paper by Halley and two by Dr. Jurin." (Biblio. mechanica, pp. 79-80). The editor of Cotes posthumous lectures was Robert Smith (1689-1768) who published his large and authoritative, 'A compleat system of opticks' in the same year. Babson/Newton, no. 343.…

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Leatherbound. Condizione: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 336. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1775 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 336.…

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Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1775. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 329, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 329 329.…