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Surveys of nature : a sequel to Mrs. Trimmer's introduction being familiar descriptions of some popular subjects in natural philosophy, adapted to the capacities of children
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Surveys of nature : a sequel to Mrs. Trimmer's introduction being familiar descriptions of some popular subjects in natural philosophy, adapted to the capacities of children

Date1802
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FormatBook
Dimensions15 x 10 cm, 234Pages (5 7/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number37131053587101D
Curious thoughts on the history of man : chiefly abridged or selected from the celebrated works of Lord Kaimes, Lord Monboddo, Dr. Dunbar, and the immortal Montesquieu : replete with useful and entertaining instruction on a variety of important and popular subjects : viz. Population, Language, Manners, Property, Love, Matrimony, Polygamy, Marriage-ceremonies, Commerce, Government, Patriotism, Agriculture, Peace and war, Taxes, Music, Gaming, Luxury, &c. : designed to promote a spirit of enquiry in the British youth of both sexes: and to make the philosophy, as well as history of the human species, familiar to ordinary capacities
Curious thoughts on the history of man : chiefly abridged or selected from the celebrated works of Lord Kaimes, Lord Monboddo, Dr. Dunbar, and the immortal Montesquieu : replete with useful and entertaining instruction on a variety of important and popular subjects : viz. Population, Language, Manners, Property, Love, Matrimony, Polygamy, Marriage-ceremonies, Commerce, Government, Patriotism, Agriculture, Peace and war, Taxes, Music, Gaming, Luxury, &c. : designed to promote a spirit of enquiry in the British youth of both sexes: and to make the philosophy, as well as history of the human species, familiar to ordinary capacities
Adams, John, 1750?-1814
1789
The Newtonian system of philosophy : adapted to the capacities of young gentlemen and ladies and familiarized and made entertaining by objects with which they are intimately acquainted : being the substance of six lectures read to the Lilliputian society Subjects
The Newtonian system of philosophy : adapted to the capacities of young gentlemen and ladies and familiarized and made entertaining by objects with which they are intimately acquainted : being the substance of six lectures read to the Lilliputian society Subjects
Carnan, Thomas, -1788
1787
The sequel to Mentoria, or, The young ladies instructor : in familiar conversations on a variety of interesting subjects in which are introduced lectures on astronomy and natural philosophy : expressed in terms suited to the comprehension of juvenile readers
The sequel to Mentoria, or, The young ladies instructor : in familiar conversations on a variety of interesting subjects in which are introduced lectures on astronomy and natural philosophy : expressed in terms suited to the comprehension of juvenile readers
C. Dilly
1799
An easy introduction to the knowledge of nature, and reading the holy scriptures : adapted to the capacities of children
An easy introduction to the knowledge of nature, and reading the holy scriptures : adapted to the capacities of children
Bensley, Thomas, approximately 1760-1835
1807
An easy introduction to the knowledge of nature, and reading the holy scriptures : adapted to the capacities of children
An easy introduction to the knowledge of nature, and reading the holy scriptures : adapted to the capacities of children
Bensley, Thomas, approximately 1760-1835
1810
An easy introduction to the knowledge of nature, and reading the holy scriptures : adapted to the capacities of children
An easy introduction to the knowledge of nature, and reading the holy scriptures : adapted to the capacities of children
Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy
1822
An easy introduction to the knowledge of nature, and reading the holy scriptures : adapted to the capacities of children
An easy introduction to the knowledge of nature, and reading the holy scriptures : adapted to the capacities of children
J.F. Dove, St. John's Square
1810
An easy introduction to the knowledge of nature, and reading the holy scriptures : adapted to the capacities of children
An easy introduction to the knowledge of nature, and reading the holy scriptures : adapted to the capacities of children
Dodsley, James, 1724-1797
1783
An easy introduction to the knowledge of nature, and reading the holy scriptures : adapted to the capacities of children
An easy introduction to the knowledge of nature, and reading the holy scriptures : adapted to the capacities of children
J.F. Dove
1832
A description of a great variety of animals and vegetables : viz. beasts, birds, fishes, insects, plants, fruits, and flowers : extracted from the most considerable writers of natural history and adapted to the use of all capacities, but more particularly for the entertainment of youth : being a supplement to A description of three hundred animals
A description of a great variety of animals and vegetables : viz. beasts, birds, fishes, insects, plants, fruits, and flowers : extracted from the most considerable writers of natural history and adapted to the use of all capacities, but more particularly for the entertainment of youth : being a supplement to A description of three hundred animals
Boreman, Thomas, 18th century
1744
The child's first book, or, Key to reading : adapted to the capacities of very young children : intended as an introduction to the Mentorian primer
The child's first book, or, Key to reading : adapted to the capacities of very young children : intended as an introduction to the Mentorian primer
G.B. Whittaker
1825
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
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
Chapman and Hall
1833