A philosophical and mathematical dictionary

Containing an explanation of the terms, and an account of the several subjects, comprised under the heads mathemetics, astronomy, and philosophy both natural and experimental. With an historical account of the rise, progress and present state of these sciences; also memoirs of the lives and writings of the most eminent authors, both ancient and modern, who by their discoveries or improvements have contributed to the advancement of them

By Charles Hutton, LL.D., fellow of the royal societies of London and Edinburgh, and of the philosophical societies of Haarlem and America; and emeritus professor of mathematics in the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. In two volumes: With many cuts and copper-plates