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The book of science : a familiar introduction to the principles of natural philosophy, adapted to the comprehension of young people, comprising mechanics, hydraulics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, acoustics, pyronomics, optics, electricity, galvanism, magnetism
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The book of science : a familiar introduction to the principles of natural philosophy, adapted to the comprehension of young people, comprising mechanics, hydraulics, hydrostatics, pneumatics, acoustics, pyronomics, optics, electricity, galvanism, magnetism

Date1833
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FormatBook
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    Pages4 pages
    Dimensions22.5 x 15.7 cm, 4Pages (8 7/8 x 6 3/16 in.)
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      ProvenanceGift of Ann B. Shteir
      CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object Number37131062438882D
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