The motion of water, and other fluids : being a treatise of hydrostaticks / written originally in French, by the late Monsieur Marriotte ... ; divided into five parts, and translated into English ; together with a little treatise of the same author, giving practical rules for fountains, or jets d'eau by J.T. Desaguliers ... ; by whom are added, several annotations for explaining the doubtful places.
By: Mariotte, Edmé
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Contributor(s): Desaguliers, J. T. (John Theophilus), 1683-1744 | Jervis, T. B. (Thomas Best), 1796-1857 [former owner].
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BookPublisher: London : Printed for J. Senex . and W. Taylor ., 1718Description: xxiij, [1], 290, [2] p., VII folded leaves of plates : ill. ; 21 cm. (8vo).Uniform titles: Traité du mouvement des eaux. English Subject(s): Hydrostatics -- Early works to 1800 | Hydraulics -- Early works to 1800
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book (Not for loan) | Science Museum Wroughton Library Store: Rare Books | O.B. MAR MARIOTTE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not For Loan | 30209019380290 |
Running title: A treatise of hydrostaticks.
Books printed for J. Senex ... and W. Taylor: p. [291]-[292].
Title within double line border.
Signature of 'Samuel Coignard' to title page; unidentified.
Bookplate of Thomas Best Jervis in front pastedown; possibly T. B. Jervis (1796-1857) Lieutenant, member of the Bombay Engineers, and author.
Bookstamp of the 'War Department'.
Bookstamp of the Board of Education, V and A Museum, Science Museum.
Bound in possible goatskin on pasteboard with single lined gilt frame.
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