Hypothesis Soni Perraultiana, 2 parts

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  • Leipzig: Breitkopf, 1734 & 1735
By Bose, George Mathias
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.

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Title

Hypothesis Soni Perraultiana, 2 parts

Author

Bose, George Mathias

Binding

Disbound

Condition

Very Good

Publisher

Breitkopf: Leipzig

Date

1734 & 1735

Edition

First Edition


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