The mathematical and philosophical works of the Right Reverend John Wilkins ... to which is prefix'd the author's life, and an account of his works

by George Fabyan Collection, Pre-1801 Imprint Collection & John Wilkins

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18th century
Language: English
Content type: Primary source

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Various paging Parts 1-4 have each special t.-p. dated 1707; pt. 1-2, 4: 5th ed.; pt. 3, 3d ed "Catalogue of his works": p. vii-viii I. The discovery of a new world, or, A discourse tending to prove, that 'tis probable there may be another habitable world in the moon. With a discourse of the possibility of a passage thither.--II. That 'tis probable our earth is one of the planets.--III. Mercury: or The secret and swift messenger. Shewing how a man may with privacy and speed communicate his thoughts to a friend at any distance.--IV. Mathematical magick: or the wonders that may be perform'd by mechanical geometry.--V. An abstract of his essay towards a real character, and a philosophical language

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UFOs, extraterrestrials, and contact
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Edition	Date	Publisher	Language	ISBN	Access	Links
Internet Archive institutional pre-1900 scan	1708-01-01T00:00:00Z	London, Printed for J. Nicholson [etc.]	English	—	Public digitized item	Internet Archive (opens in a new tab)