Switzer, Stephen, 1682?-1745, An introduction to a general system of hydrostaticks and hydraulicks, philosophical and practical , 1729
- Title(s):
- An introduction to a general system of hydrostaticks and hydraulicks, philosophical and practical : wherein the most reasonable and advantageous methods of raising and conducting water, for the watering noblemens and gentlemens seats, buildings, gardens, &c., are carefully (and in a manner not yet publish'd in any language) laid down ... : illustrated and explain'd by sixty copper cuts, done by the best hands ... : collected from the best of the Italian and French designs (together with some new ones of the author's own invention) ... / by Stephen Switzer ...
- Published/Created:
- London : Printed for T. Astley, S. Austen, and L. Gilliver, 1729.
- Physical Description:
- 2 v. ([6], xxxii, [4], 133, [15], [129]-274, 10 p.; [8], [275]- 352, 4, [353]-413, [1], [14] p., [2], [60] leaves of plates (some folded) : ill. ; 26 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsQC144 S88 1729Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon CollectionView by request in the Study Room [Request]
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- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3640023
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
Paged continuously.
English short title catalogue, T60644 - Subject Terms:
- Hydraulics -- Early works to 1800.Hydrostatics -- Early works to 1800.
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