Science in Sport, or the Pleasures of Astronomy; A new & instructive pastime.

Author
Bryan, Margaret [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
London. John Wallis. 1804.
Description
engr sheet, divided in 9 sections and mounted on linen. 43 x 55.1 cm. laid into s.c., engr cover label together with instruction booklet: 16 pp. 15.6 cm.

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Notes
  • The board and case are dated 1804, but the instruction booklet is dated 1805.
  • Margaret Bryan taught classes in astronomy and natural philosophy for women and children. Two of her books appear elsewhere in the collection "Compendious System of Astronomy" (id=31780) and "Lectures on Natural Philosophy" (id=17131).
OCLC
177717475
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