Hypothesis Soni Perraultiana, 2 parts
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- Leipzig: Breitkopf, 1734 & 1735
Leipzig: Breitkopf, 1734 & 1735. First Edition. Disbound. Very good; some overall toning and dustiness.. 4to, I - [8], [1] - 54, [2 - errata] pp.; II - [8], [1] - 49, [1 - errata] pp.
A lecturer in mathematics and physics he is best known for his early work on electricity. The subject offered here is his inquiry into sound and acoustics and critique of Perrault. There is an interesting section on the elasticity of air and a commentary on Mersenne. It is rare to find both parts of this work. DSB II, 324-325; DSB X, 521-522.
A lecturer in mathematics and physics he is best known for his early work on electricity. The subject offered here is his inquiry into sound and acoustics and critique of Perrault. There is an interesting section on the elasticity of air and a commentary on Mersenne. It is rare to find both parts of this work. DSB II, 324-325; DSB X, 521-522.
Details
Title
Hypothesis Soni Perraultiana, 2 parts
Author
Bose, George Mathias
Binding
Disbound
Condition
Very Good
Publisher
Breitkopf: Leipzig
Date
1734 & 1735
Edition
First Edition