Tables And Tracts: Relative To Several Arts And Sciences (1767)

By James Ferguson

Book Overview

Tables and Tracts: Relative to Several Arts and Sciences is a book written by James Ferguson and published in 1767. The book is a collection of tables and tracts related to various arts and sciences, including astronomy, mechanics, optics, and hydrostatics. The author, James Ferguson, was a Scottish astronomer and instrument maker who was known for his contributions to the fields of astronomy and physics. The book contains a variety of tables, including tables of logarithms, trigonometric functions, and astronomical data such as the positions of the planets. The tracts cover a wide range of topics, from the principles of mechanics and the laws of motion to the properties of light and the behavior of fluids. Overall, Tables and Tracts: Relative to Several Arts and Sciences is a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in the sciences of the 18th century. It provides a wealth of information on a variety of topics and is a testament to the knowledge and expertise of James Ferguson.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104474379
• ISBN13: 9781104474379
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"